Dispatcher

LHH; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Trucking Dispatch Team Lead in Atlanta, GA to lead trucking and cross-border activities across Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Contract Logistics. This hands-on leadership role focuses on optimizing operations, improving processes, and delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers.

The role is regional, collaborates with domestic and international stakeholders, requires managing carriers, monitoring KPIs, and driving cost-effective transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trucking, dispatch, or logistics experience.
• Experience in freight forwarding strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting domestic and international transportation.
• Understanding of trucking operations and carrier management.
• Experience with end-to-end transportation transactions.
• Exposure to Air Freight or Ocean Freight is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end trucking dispatch activities.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation movements.
• Support airport, seaport, and cross-border transportation requirements.
• Manage carrier relationships and vendor performance.
• Monitor KPIs and tariff/pricing accuracy in transportation systems.
• Lead process improvements and train staff.
• Present recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Trucking & Dispatch

Logistics

Carrier management

Excel

TMS

Tools

TMS

Reporting tools

Job description

LHH is seeking a Trucking Dispatch Specialist in Atlanta, GA. This role will support Trucking & Cross Border operations serving Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Contract Logistics divisions. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for a logistics professional who enjoys solving operational challenges, improving processes, and making a direct impact on business results.

Position Summary

The Trucking Dispatch Team Lead is responsible for leading Trucking & Cross Border activities, supporting first-mile and final-mile transportation requirements for Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Contract Logistics operations. This individual acts as a central point of contact for truck transportation activities and ensures internal and external customer requirements are met through exceptional service and operational excellence.

This role is part of a regional team supporting multiple locations across the United States and requires collaboration with both domestic and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Dispatch Management

• Manage end-to-end trucking dispatch activities.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation movements.
• Support airport, seaport, and cross-border transportation requirements.
• Manage carrier relationships and vendor performance.
• Serve as the primary transportation resource for Air, Ocean, and Contract Logistics teams.
• Optimize transportation routing and identify operational efficiencies.
• Ensure service levels are maintained while meeting customer expectations.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Provide daily guidance and support to the trucking team.
• Lead through influence, collaboration, and process improvement.
• Develop and implement operational best practices.
• Assist with employee training and knowledge development.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Present operational recommendations and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Manage local and regional transportation providers, including:
• LTL
• FTL
• Drayage providers
• Monitor transportation KPIs and vendor performance.
• Ensure tariff and pricing accuracy within transportation systems.
• Maintain strong relationships with carrier partners and service providers.

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop operational reports using multiple data sources.
• Analyze transportation trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize Excel to support reporting, vendor analysis, and operational decision making.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of trucking, dispatch, transportation, or logistics experience.
• Experience within freight forwarding strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting domestic and international transportation operations.
• Understanding of trucking operations and carrier management.
• Experience managing end-to-end transportation transactions.
• Exposure to Air Freight, Ocean Freight, or both is highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience using:
• Reporting and data analysis tools
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Experience with third-party logistics software is a plus.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Candidates who thrive in this position are motivated by the opportunity to make an impact. They enjoy improving processes, influencing outcomes, and contributing to the success of the business rather than simply completing routine daily tasks. This role offers visibility, ownership, and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements.

• Fully onsite position located in Atlanta, GA.
• Direct Hire

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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.