Field Dispatcher

STG Logistics; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

STG Logistics is seeking a Field Dispatcher in Compton, CA to plan freight, maximize driver utilization, and resolve issues for clients. The role emphasizes proactive communication, accurate record-keeping, and coordinating with owner-operators and carriers.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1 year in dispatch/ops, and 2 years in logistics, with strong analytical and time-management skills and proficiency in MS Office. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 1 year of experience in an operations or dispatch environment.
• 2 years of logistics or transportation experience.
• Strong analytical, communication and time management skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers, potential customers, owner-operators, and core carrier.
• Plan and execute customer deliveries.
• Monitor the location of the fleet using system tracking or calling drivers for check calls.
• Proactively communicate with customers on any potential service failures and create action plans to avoid issues in the future.
• Execute legging/street turn/empty repositioning functionality in Rail Optimizer.
• Manage equipment, including chassis and containers.
• Maintain proper records and ensure information is executed correctly and on time.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Dispatch experience

Logistics experience

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

STG Logistics ("STG") is a premier provider of managed and extended port-to-door outsourcing services. STG delivers holistic solutions to our customer's supply chain by integrating our best people, premium technology, a nationwide network of drayage, intermodal operations, CFS facilities, and warehouse fulfillment locations to provide exceptional logistics services.

Who We Are:

Our People Are The Difference. At STG, we're people-first and invested in our team members, ensuring they are the most highly trained, tech-savvy, and customer-centric individuals.

Summary:

As the Field Dispatcher, you will plan freight, maximize driver utilization, and solve problems to help us deliver outstanding logistics solutions to our customers. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and STG. On our team, you will have the support to excel at work and the resources to build an exciting career.

What You'll Do:

• Communicate with customers, potential customers, owner-operators, and core carrier
• Plan and execute customer deliveries
• Monitor the location of the fleet using system tracking or calling drivers for check calls
• Proactively communicate with customers on any potential service failures and create action plans to avoid issues in the future
• Execute legging/street turn/empty repositioning functionality in Rail Optimizer
• Manage equipment, including chassis and containers
• Maintain proper records and ensure information is executed correctly and on time

STG Logistics reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of experience in an operations or dispatch environment
• 2 years of logistics or transportation experience
• Strong analytical, communication and time management skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

STG Logistics is an equal-opportunity employer. STG considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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