Freight Dispatch & Route Optimization Coordinator

Approved Freight; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Monthly Team Celebrations

FSA and Supplemental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Yearly performance reviews

Job summary

DeWitt Companies is hiring for a full-time Dispatch/Operations role on-site in the California/Hawaii region. You will schedule, dispatch, and monitor drivers for inbound and outbound deliveries, while planning efficient routes to reduce delays and costs.

You will work with warehouse and customer service teams to ensure loads depart on time and shipments are tracked in real time. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in transportation or logistics, excellent communication, and strong problem‑solving

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in transportation, dispatching, or logistics.
• Positive team-work attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with TMS platforms and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, dispatch, and monitor drivers for inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Plan efficient routes to minimize delays, fuel usage, and transportation costs.
• Coordinate with warehouse, customer service, and logistics teams to ensure load readiness and on-time departures.
• Track shipments in real time and provide updates to internal teams and customers.
• Serve as primary point of contact for drivers and communicate routing instructions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Proficiency with TMS & MS Office

Tools

TMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

DeWitt Companies is hiring for a full-time Dispatch/Operations role on-site in the California/Hawaii region. You will schedule, dispatch, and monitor drivers for inbound and outbound deliveries, while planning efficient routes to reduce delays and costs.

You will work with warehouse and customer service teams to ensure loads depart on time and shipments are tracked in real time. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in transportation or logistics, excellent communication, and strong problem‑solving