What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trucking Dispatcher position at Munoz Trucking, Inc.?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic logistics team as a Trucking Dispatcher, where you'll be the vital link ensuring seamless transportation operations. In this energetic role, you'll coordinate freight movements, manage driver schedules, and optimize delivery routes to keep our supply chain running smoothly. Your proactive communication and organizational skills will drive efficiency, support fleet management, and enhance customer satisfaction. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of transportation planning and logistics coordination, making a real impact every day.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and dispatch freight shipments by assigning loads to drivers based on delivery priorities and driver availability.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and GPS tools to monitor vehicle locations, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries.
- Communicate effectively with drivers via multi-line phone systems, providing clear instructions and real-time updates on dispatch changes.
- Maintain accurate data entry in systems such as Oracle Transportation Management and SyteLine to track shipments, driver logs, and delivery statuses.
- Manage shipping & receiving schedules, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborate with supply chain teams to plan transportation needs, analyze logistics data, and improve dispatching processes.
- Handle phone call management professionally with excellent phone etiquette while addressing driver inquiries or customer requests promptly.
Requirements
- Proven experience in dispatching within transportation or logistics environments; familiarity with freight management is preferred.
- Strong analysis skills to interpret GPS data, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and transportation planning tools for route optimization.
- Knowledge of transportation management systems such as Oracle Transportation Management, AS400, or similar platforms.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple calls efficiently while maintaining professionalism.
- Organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment; proficiency in data entry and typing is essential.
- Familiarity with fleet management practices, shipping & receiving procedures, and 3PL (third-party logistics) operations.
- Technical aptitude with systems like SyteLine and transportation planning tools to support logistics coordination.
This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to thrive in a fast-moving supply chain environment! If you possess strong analysis skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for logistics coordination, we want to hear from you!
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16