Dispatcher

LKQ Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑/

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Logistics Dispatcher to coordinate dispatching and tracking of scheduled delivery activities, ensuring a timely flow of parts. You will schedule inbound and outbound goods, set routes with drivers, and liaise with sales, warehouse, and delivery staff to resolve routing issues.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and 0+ years of experience, with basic math and computer skills, and solid record-keeping abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0+ years of experience preferred but not required.
• Basic math and computer skills needed for daily tasks.
• Good communication and record-keeping abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch trucks and all orders to be processed.
• Ensure parts and services are delivered in a timely manner.
• Set routes with drivers and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Prepare paperwork for incoming vendors and maintain records.
• Communicate with sales, warehouse, and delivery staff on routing issues.
• Handle UPS orders and customer pickups as required.
• Ensure vendor parts are processed per policy and returns are handled correctly.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Oral/written communication

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Routing software

Job description

Responsible for dispatching and tracking scheduled delivery activities to ensure a timely process and flow of materials. Schedules the movement of all inbound and outbound goods and services with shipping, receiving, security and other departments as necessary.

Essential Job Duties

• Dispatch trucks and all orders to be processed.
• Ensure parts and services are delivered in a timely manner.
• Set routes with drivers.
• Set up paperwork for incoming vendors.
• Communicate with sales, warehouse, and delivery staff on delivery and routing issues.
• May have to handle UPS orders and customer pickups.
• Ensure that all vendors’ parts are correctly processed per company policy.
• Ensure that all returns to vendors are done correctly following company policy.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• 0+ years of experience required

Preferred Requirements

• No Preferred Education Required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generallly solved by clear directions and procedures.
• Follows standard procedures with no decision making involved.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.
• No additional competencies required.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts