Dispatch Coordinator - Flexible Hours & Route Planning

Maersk; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC is seeking an experienced dispatcher in California to schedule drivers for deliveries and pickups, serving as the liaison between customers, drivers, and management. The role emphasizes time management, clear communication, and adherence to traffic regulations.

Responsibilities include route planning, maintaining dispatch records, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring timely deliveries while adapting to changing conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience scheduling drivers for deliveries and pickups.
• Knowledge of local and state traffic regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers to make freight deliveries or pickups.
• Communicate freight details, pickup/drop-off times and special requests.
• Plan predetermined routes for drivers.
• Identify traffic issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare dispatch documents for management.
• Maintain records of dispatch calls, routes and times.
• Monitor truck repairs and maintenance schedules.
• Log vendor complaints or concerns.
• Answer calls from vendors, customers and management.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Traffic laws

Routing

Interpersonal skills

Multitask

Computer software

English proficiency

Job description

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC is seeking an experienced dispatcher in California to schedule drivers for deliveries and pickups, serving as the liaison between customers, drivers, and management. The role emphasizes time management, clear communication, and adherence to traffic regulations.

Responsibilities include route planning, maintaining dispatch records, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring timely deliveries while adapting to changing conditions.