Fleet Dispatcher (7 nights on / 7 nights off)

Position: Fleet Dispatcher
Company: American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
Location: Convent, LA (on-site)
Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: This Fleet Dispatcher role offers a unique and flexible schedule where the ideal candidate would work a 12-hour shift (5pm - 5am; 6pm-6am; or 7pm - 7am) for 7 nights, then have the next 7 days/nights off.

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is looking for a Fleet Dispatcher who will help ensure our customer's cargo is delivered safely and on time. You will coordinate the barge and fleet boat dispatching for a specific river area, provide updates to customers on barge delivery status, track shipping data in a computer database, and more.

Our ideal candidate has exceptional communication capabilities that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while working under time constraints. You will also need to have an impressive organizational skillset with attention to detail while utilizing the Microsoft office suite software programs.

When you join ACBL…

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River.  We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team. 

What you will be doing... Your IMPACT 

• Plan and execute barge and boat schedules within assigned river segment.
• Provide area manager with daily activity forecast and validate current plan.
• Communicate boat and barge positions, schedules, and other information as required.
• Update barge release and placement information.
• Notify customers of pending barge arrivals, projected availability, and barge placements and releases.
• Assist in planning and coordinating fleet boat and barge movement in a safe manner that maximizes fleet boat utilization and minimizes use of external fleet power. 
• Maximize cleaning and repair facility utilization and minimize barge idle days and shifting costs at internal fleets.
• Enter vendor, barge and other traffic data into computer system.
• Communicate orders to harbor service vendors and coordinate port occurrences.
• Monitor barge traffic for exceptions and make corrections.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and government regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for...

• HS Diploma/GED is Required.
• Ability to multi-task and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of organizational skills and results orientation. 
• Must be dependable in attendance and meet deadlines as established. 
• Ability to determine priorities and drive decisions with critical thinking.

Even better if you have:

•  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, Communications, or a related field is preferred. 
• 0-3 years previous experience in an office environment is preferred. 
• Any prior experience in the Barging/Inland Marine Transportation field
• Any prior experience dispatching

FLSA Status: 

Exempt