Freight Inventory & Dispatch Specialist

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG); Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) is seeking a Logistics Dispatcher to manage daily movement plans for freight within an assigned area in Duluth, GA. You will gather inventories, monitor forecasted demand, and adjust orders based on driver capacity to maximize on-time performance.

You will coordinate with Asset Specialists, Load Planners, and customers to communicate service issues and identify freight opportunities, ensuring efficient operation and strong teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Experience in logistics dispatch/scheduling preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and logistics software.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments.
• Able to work with teams across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Positive interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, monitor, and analyze inventories for forecasted customers.
• Confirm accurate retain and runout times while maximizing payload and on-time performance by analyzing inventories and sales as information becomes available.
• Evaluate and adjust current and future orders based on driver capacity and customer demands.
• Coordinate with Asset Specialists to update known sourcing as changes occur and revise daily operating plan as necessary to ensure operational efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with Load Planners, Scheduling Team Leaders, and external customers on service issues.
• Solicit new and existing customers for freight opportunities.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics software

Job description

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) is seeking a Logistics Dispatcher to manage daily movement plans for freight within an assigned area in Duluth, GA. You will gather inventories, monitor forecasted demand, and adjust orders based on driver capacity to maximize on-time performance.

You will coordinate with Asset Specialists, Load Planners, and customers to communicate service issues and identify freight opportunities, ensuring efficient operation and strong teamwork across departments.