Dispatcher

Altman Specialty Plants; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Altman Specialty Plants in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Dispatcher to coordinate freight delivery and communicate with drivers, customers and management. The role focuses on scheduling routes, tracking shipments, and maintaining accurate delivery records to ensure timely, cost-effective service.

You will work with a team to optimize load plans and ensure DOT compliance, reporting to the Distribution Manager.

Formación

• 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people in different situations.
• Self-directed, organized, & ability to multi-task and problem solve.

Responsabilidades

• Create routes for the daily store deliveries.
• Route trucks in an efficient cost-effective manner while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate fill rates and adjust load for space efficiency.
• Coordinate with the Distribution Manager the availability of trucks and drivers for deliveries.
• Ensure proper and current permits and licensing in trucks.
• Train and develop an outstanding driver team that supports sales and performs safely and efficiently.
• Support communication between drivers, stores, sales, and other internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and other regulatory requirements.
• Help set driver safety standards; monitor and measure driver performance vs. standards.
• Participates in the development and execution of driver meetings and driver training.

Conocimientos

Transportation logistics

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Descripción del empleo

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Dispatcher

Delivery - San Antonio Full Time Non Exempt San Antonio, TX, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.50 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing the transportation and delivery of freight. They act as a critical communication link between drivers, customers, and management to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods. Key responsibilities include scheduling driver assignments, planning routes, tracking shipments, and maintaining accurate records of cargo and deliveries. This position reports to the Distribution Manager.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disability Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLYand is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Duties and Responsibilities: (These are not in any hierarchical order)

• Create routes for the daily store deliveries.
• Look for ways to route trucks in an efficient cost-effective manner while maintaining customer satisfaction and support to the sales team.
• Evaluate fill rates and adjust load to achieve space efficiency.
• Coordinate with the Distribution Manager the availability of trucks and drivers for deliveries.
• Ensure proper and current permits and licensing in trucks.
• Train and develop an outstanding driver team that supports sales and performs safely and efficiently.
• Support communication between drivers, stores, sales, and other internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and other regulatory requirements.
• Help set driver safety standards; monitor and measure driver performance vs. standards.
• Participates in the development and execution of driver meetings and driver training.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Skills Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics or related field.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people in different situations.
• Self-directed, organized, & ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Flexibility & willingness to learn.