Dispatcher (Temp)

The Dispatcher plays a critical role in the ongoing success of our wholesale operation by ensuring that customer needs are fulfilled in the fastest, safest, and as least expensive methods possible by relying on extensive training, independent decision making and problem solving.
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• This is a temporary position lasting 3-5 months. Could turn in to a temp-to-hire opportunity.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitor all inventory for assigned locations and determine when deliveries are needed based on inventory, supply, and pricing.
• Monitor best-buy price for every load dispatched and determine logistical feasibility to ensure customer receives best price.
• Interact with drivers daily regarding dispatched loads and alternative lift options.
• Receive, enter, and confirm customer fuel orders via phone, email, and portal.
• Ensure allocations are available for the loads dispatched and scheduled on a driver.
• Forecast assigned locations in TelePoint sites management to 50 hours.
• Call all manual inventory sites that don’t have hourly readings and enter them into the system.
• Must be available for possible on-call shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma/GED
• Experience in Transportation industry and customer service preferred.
• Knowledge and compliance of all DOT and FMCSA Regulations, particularly in driver hours of service rules preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with several priorities while being flexible to shift priority.
• Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in writing and in person.
• An ability to independently manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to customers and team-oriented leadership.
• A pattern of effectively managing unexpected issues or obstacles that may arise.
• An ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.
• The ability to adapt to changing situations, tasks, responsibilities, and people to achieve results.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for an extended period.
• While performing the duties of this job, occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds.

Jackson Energy Logistics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure that applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.