Dispatch Coordinator

DHL Supply Chain; Hamilton (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Dispatch Coordinator in Ohio. The role involves delegating forklift operators, shuttle drivers, spotters, and drivers, ensuring product availability, and coordinating shipments to maintain high service levels.

The shift is 1st, Monday–Friday, 5:00am–2:30pm, with a pay rate of $21.50 per hour. The ideal candidate has at least 6 months related experience, dispatching experience, and solid computer knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months related experience
• Dispatching experience preferred
• Computer knowledge required

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound freight and trailers to support warehouse operations
• Meet or exceed service and efficiency standards for shipping and receiving
• Ensure accuracy of shipping and receiving documents (BOL)
• Handle all customer and customer representatives
• Maintain data and records related to shipping and receiving activities
• Assist in training new associates and maintaining facility security
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and promote safety at all times
• Operate and coordinate with various systems used in logistics operations

Skills

Dispatching

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

The core responsibilities of this role include: Delegating forklift operators, shuttle drivers, spotters, OTR drivers. Identify product needs for shipments and oversee product levels at all sub-sites to eliminate shortages. Works closely with forklift operators, load planners, production technicians, and tractor-trailer drivers to achieve and maintain high service levels.

Position: Dispatch Coordinator

Shift: 1st, Monday-Friday, 5:00am-2:30pm

Pay: $21.50 per hour

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: 6 months related experience, Dispatching experience, Computer knowledge.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada! Our excellent benefits packages includes:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Grow your skills. Shape your world.

Role Purpose

Delegating forklift operators, shuttle drivers, spotters, OTR drivers. Identify product needs for shipments and oversee product levels at all sub-sites to eliminate shortages.

Works closely with forklift operators, load planners, production technicians, and tractor-trailer drivers to achieve and maintain high service levels.

Key Accountabilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound freight and trailers to comply with warehouse operations and capacities.
• Meet or exceed all service and efficiency standards for shipping and receiving.
• Ensure accuracy of all shipping and receiving (B.O.L.) documents.
• Handle all customers and customer representatives.
• Gather and maintain all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities.
• Maintain legible and accurate records and logs as required.
• Assist in training new associates.
• Assist in maintaining facility security.
• Maintain the facility dock door control board to be accurate at all times.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the warehouse supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in accordance with company standards of housekeeping.
• Conduct oneself in a polite and service-oriented manner towards customer representatives and fellow associates.
• Increasing productivity by decreasing loading rates, in relation to budgeted allowance, by initiating slides, TS/TSAPS shipments, cross docks, maintaining appropriate product levels, and other efficiency opportunities.
• Knowledge and application of various systems.
• Increasing productivity by altering staffing levels/suggesting cuts to staffing levels based on workload in different work areas to keep operations efficient.
• Loading on-time per Load Ready Date & Times.
• Down-time tracking/minimization.
• Issuing moves.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year relevant experience, preferred

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.