Dispatcher - Reg 1

Job Title:                                Central Dispatcher  

Department:                          Planning                    

Reports To:                            Sr. Director, Planning / Dispatch Supervisor

Role Summary                                                          

Organize and execute an effective and profitable operation including efficient scheduling of labor.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities                                                         

·         Maintain Communication with Drivers throughout the day; 24 Hour Availability On Call

·         Assist with Confirming Pack / Load / Delivery Dates with Coordination & Planning

·         Review Assigned Shipments with Driver’s on a Daily Basis

·         Order Packing Material with Service Centers or Vendor thru a Purchase Order Program

·         Confirm that  CBC (Certified Background Check) Labor is Obtained and  Documented by Assistant

·         Enter Metric Scores in Secure Budd Net

·         Submit Comdata Requests for Funds for Company Drivers; Labor, Motels, Fuel & Other Expenses

·         Complete Job Order Tracking Sheet & Estimate for O/O’s for ICA Review and Cash Advance Loads

·         Assist Drivers in Problem Solving; Coordinate with Inter-Departmental Staff (Coordinators & Planning)

·         Update Move Line Notes accordingly

·         Schedule Parking Permits and Approvals thru Coordination

·         Reserve Shuttle, One Way Truck & Tractor Rentals (Penske, Budget & Ryder)

·         Updated Coordination & Planning for Additional Authorizations(Packing & Weight Overages)

·         Interface with General Managers & Warehouse Staff

·         Schedule Shipments into and out of storage with Warehouse Managers & Agents

·         Assist Fleet to insure Driver’s Logs, Driver’s License & Driver’s Medical Cards are current

·         Manage Driver Time Off Requests

·         Update Docuware with Driver Provided Pictures, Tare, Gross Weights and Shuttle Documentation

·         Other tasks as assigned by the Senior Director of Planning

Qualifications and Experience                                                           

·         Experience: 2-4 years’ experience in moving industry dispatch

·         Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred

·         Computer Skills: Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Access, Word), Database Management.

Other: Excellent communication skills, self-motivated and extremely detail