Barge Fleet Dispatcher — Operations & Scheduling

Ingram Barge Company; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingram Marine Group in Granite City, IL is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher to design and expedite tows, coordinate barges, schedule staff, and manage vessel refueling. The role reports to the Fleet Dispatch Manager and requires strong organizational, logistical, and analytical skills to operate safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates will work well across teams, be eager to learn, and exercise good judgment. Schedule is 4 nights on, 4 nights off, with 12-hour shifts from 6PM to 6AM; pay range is

Qualifications

• Two years dispatching, customer service or vessel experience is desirable but not required.
• Strong organizational, logistical, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work flexible work hours to accommodate business needs.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented with the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efficient movement of barges in and out of the fleets.
• Assist with the management of fleeting operations.
• Collaborate with internal and external departments.
• Assist in the management of fleet barge capacity.
• Handle customer billing in FMS (Fleet Management Software).
• Maintain rigging inventories as necessary.
• Participate in local harbor groups.
• Interface with related government agencies as per policy and procedures.
• Update and maintain reports and systems.

Skills

Dispatching

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ingram Marine Group in Granite City, IL is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher to design and expedite tows, coordinate barges, schedule staff, and manage vessel refueling. The role reports to the Fleet Dispatch Manager and requires strong organizational, logistical, and analytical skills to operate safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates will work well across teams, be eager to learn, and exercise good judgment. Schedule is 4 nights on, 4 nights off, with 12-hour shifts from 6PM to 6AM; pay range is