Dispatcher

Werner-Enterprises; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Monroe, CT is seeking an Operations Customer Support professional to maintain ongoing communication with delivery teams, clients, and customers to address delivery obstacles and ensure on-time service. You will administer orders, update portals, schedule deliveries, track shipments, prepare manifests and reports, and resolve issues with urgency while safeguarding customer information.

A high school diploma and at least one year in customer service are preferred; routing,

Qualifications

• High school graduates or equivalent required.
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• Routing, dispatch, and warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing communication with delivery teams, clients, and customers to address issues and ensure timely deliveries.
• Administer orders, update customer portals and internal systems, and schedule deliveries per SOPs.
• Manage shipment statuses, collect PODs, and communicate additional charges as needed.
• Prepare reports, load manifests, and dispatch logs; maintain required documents.
• Identify and resolve customer issues with urgency and follow up to ensure resolution.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficient

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role will act as the operation’s customer support system. You will be responsible for, but not limited to maintaining ongoing communication with delivery teams, clients, and customers in order to address and resolve any problems or obstacles that could interfere with the timely completion of scheduled deliveries.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed position.Administration of orders received at the facility for delivery. This includes prompt updating of customer portals and internal systems.Prompt scheduling of deliveries to the end consumer per the client specific SOP’sRouting process for outbound delivery trucks focusing on service, revenue per truck, driver/drive team selection and dispatch.Completes all shipment statuses in the appropriate operating systems and portals, collecting POD’s and communicating extra charges to customers per the established SOP’s.Maintains bill of lading, labeling, manifest, pick sheets, load plans and other necessary documents for the planning, loading and delivery processes.• Communicates with sense of urgency with all parties keeping them informed of schedule or delivery issues, answering questions, responding to requests, and identifying and implementing solutions.Monitors delivery teams' progress through their routes and schedules – informs or makes adjustments as necessary.Advises delivery teams of the proper actions regarding customer, logistics or other problems which could arise and affect scheduled deliveries.Verifies merchandise by matching customer and sales receipt information.Resolves customer service issues by identifying and explaining the best solution, taking the appropriate action, and following up to ensure complete resolution.Prepares quality reports, load out reports, dispatch logs and tracking logs, and set up of manifestsManages exceptions not limited to late departures or arrivals, breakdowns, in-home service time, not at home, go backs, accidents, product or in-home damages, delivery team illness or injury.Performs other related duties as required and assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, contractors, supervisors, and the general public requiring courtesy, discretion, and independent judgment.Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, reporting skillsExcellent organizational, leadership, communication, reporting skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, contractors, supervisors, and the general public requiring courtesy, discretion, and independent judgment.High energy and motivating skillsMicrosoft Office proficientAbility to safeguard customers’ personal information.Detail-oriented, analytical problem-solver and ability to multi-task in a demanding environment, high-pressure, high-volume environment.Knowledge of relevant policies, practices and procedures and requirements / standards.Effective written, verbal communication skills and follow throughEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school graduate or equivalent experience.One year customer service experience preferredRouting, dispatch, and warehouse experience preferredThe expected starting pay range for this position is $24.26 - $32.34 per hour. Offers determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.By clicking “Submit” you are expressly consenting to our Privacy Policy (available at https://www.werner.com/privacy-policy/ ) and to Werner Enterprises, Inc., its representatives, and affiliates (“Werner”) contacting you about your inquiry, and that Werner may collect sensitive information about you to consider your employment as explained further in our Privacy Policy. All information collected will be handled and retained as explained in the Privacy Policy.