What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dedicated Optimization Specialist position at KBX Logistics?
Your Job
As a Dedicated Optimization Specialist at KBX, you will optimize dedicated fleet operations by planning and managing driver and load assignments, maximizing capacity, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role requires strategic thinking, ownership of operational decisions, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align outcomes with business objectives and support the advancement of operational excellence.
Our Team
Our team leverages cutting-edge technologies and optimization tools to enhance service, increase capacity, and reduce costs for freight logistics in an efficient way. We manage dedicated fleet operations, appointment scheduling, Proof of Delivery (POD) gathering, and other shared logistics functions while providing comprehensive support to best support customers.
What You Will Do
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost effective and reliable supply chain solutions. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
As a Dedicated Optimization Specialist at KBX, you will optimize dedicated fleet operations by planning and managing driver and load assignments, maximizing capacity, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role requires strategic thinking, ownership of operational decisions, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align outcomes with business objectives and support the advancement of operational excellence.
Our Team
Our team leverages cutting-edge technologies and optimization tools to enhance service, increase capacity, and reduce costs for freight logistics in an efficient way. We manage dedicated fleet operations, appointment scheduling, Proof of Delivery (POD) gathering, and other shared logistics functions while providing comprehensive support to best support customers.
What You Will Do
- Plan and optimize dedicated tours within the Optimal Dynamics (OD) platform, ensuring efficient driver and load matches for assigned fleets.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align operational decisions with economic and service goals.
- Manage fleet capacity, including identifying backhaul opportunities, negotiating broker freight, and securing loads to maximize asset productivity.
- Utilize appointment tools to ensure on-time pickup and delivery performance.
- Own and report on key fleet performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for the Optimal Dynamics (OD) platform, identifying process improvements and supporting the transition from Legacy OD to Gen 2.
- Experience dispatching freight or planning in the Transportation/Logistics industry
- Experience using and navigating a transportation management system (TMS)
- Experience using KPIs to make recommendations and drive decisions
- Experience working and supporting dedicated fleets
- Experience using optimization tools and technologies for freight shipments
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost effective and reliable supply chain solutions. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).