Dispatcher II

Kenan Advantage Group; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group is seeking a dispatcher to execute daily freight movement plans within an assigned area in Illinois/Florida. You will manage driver schedules, coordinate deliveries to gas outlets, and handle orders from suppliers and dealers while delivering frontline customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma and about 2 years of dispatching experience, with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills to support efficient operations and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of dispatching experience.
• Excellent conflict resolution and skills.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily plan for movement of all freight within an assigned area.
• Manage daily delivery schedule for drivers.
• Plan deliveries to inventory-managed retail gas outlets.
• Receive orders from suppliers, gas station dealers, and renewable fuels distributors.
• Provide frontline customer service for existing accounts.
• Answer all incoming phone calls promptly and courteously.
• Monitor e-mail for orders, inventory updates, and team communication.
• Monitor web portals for station inventories.
• Solicit freight from customers.
• Create loads in dispatch system.
• Divide dispatch responsibilities with other team members.
• Enter incidents into KITS (incident reporting system).

Skills

Dispatching

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for executing a daily plan for movement of all freight within an assigned area.

Essential Functions

• Assess customer needs and timing of deliveries
• Manage daily delivery schedule for drivers
• Plan deliveries to inventory-managed retail gas outlets
• Receive orders from suppliers, gas station dealers, and renewable fuels distributors
• Provide frontline customer service for existing accounts
• Answer all incoming phone calls promptly and courteously
• Monitor e-mail for incoming orders, inventory updates, and communication between team members
• Monitor web portals for station inventories
• Solicit freight from customers
• Create loads in dispatch system
• Divide dispatch responsibilities with other team members
• Enter incidents into KITS (incident reporting system)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of dispatching experience
• Excellent conflict resolution and skills
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

• Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.