Dispatch Operations Specialist

The Scotts Company; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Wellness reimbursement

Family leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a Dispatch Operations Specialist in Carrollton, KY. The role focuses on coordinating freight for Scotts and Growing Media, negotiating rates, and ensuring compliance with trucking regulations.

You will maintain records, advise customers on delivery scheduling, and collaborate with production teams to align shipments. Strong multitasking and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a traffic or freight related field.
• Previous experience dispatching trucks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of state, local and federal DOT regulations.
• Microsoft Office and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate freight for Scotts and Growing Media to maximize efficiency and timely deliveries.
• Negotiate freight rates with contract carriers.
• Maintain records and paperwork for private fleet and contract carriers to stay compliant with regulations.
• Advise customers on delivery scheduling and orders; coordinate with Production and Plants to schedule shipments.
• Perform general office duties and cross-train as needed; support special projects.

Skills

Truck dispatching

Leadership

Communication

DOT regulations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job.

The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $21.60 - 29.20 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

We are looking for a Dispatch Operations Specialist to join our ScottsMiracle-Gro team in Carrollton, KY!

In this role you will:

• Coordinate Scotts and Growing Media freight ensuring maximum efficiency as well as timely deliveries.
• Negotiate freight rates with contract carriers.
• Maintain and processes all necessary records and paperwork to ensure that private fleet as well as contract carriers are in compliance with state, federal and local regulations. Confirm and/or process orders and bills of lading.
• Advise customers on delivery scheduling and order problems; develop production schedules in conjunction with the Production Supervisor; work with production personnel and other Growing Media Plants to coordinate shipments; responds to inquiries from customers, truck drivers, corporate personnel, etc.
• Cross train and fill in the general office duties such as scale operation, AP fill in, production entry fill in, inventory posting fill in or other general tasks as needed.
• Perform special projects and other office duties as requested.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• A High School Diploma
• Two years experience in a traffic or freight related field.
• Previous experience dispatching trucks
• Microsoft Office and computer skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities at once with a strong customer service orientation
• Prior Negotiation experience
• Knowledge of state, local and federal DOT regulations
• Knowledge of office procedures.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.