Gulf Barge & Fleet Dispatcher

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL); Convent (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and BenefitsPackage

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative and supportive team env.

Job summary

American Commercial Barge Line in Convent, LA is seeking a Gulf Shuttle Dispatcher to coordinate barge movements, track load/unload statuses, and provide real-time updates to customers. This full-time, 7 on/7 off schedule requires strong organizational and communication skills.

You will work with area managers to plan movements, enter data into the Logistics Management System, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while maximizing fleet utilization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of logistics experience.
• Competence in dispatching, logistics, or fleet planning techniques.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute barge and boat schedules within the assigned river segment.
• Identify short-term power needs within the segment.
• Provide daily activity forecasts to area manager and validate plans.
• Communicate boat and barge positions, schedules, and information.
• Update barge release and placement information.
• Notify customers of pending barge arrivals and availability.
• Assist in planning fleet movements to maximize utilization.
• Maintain records in the Logistics Management System.
• Coordinate vendor activities and port occurrences as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Initiate process improvements to meet customer expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics experience

Dispatching

Fleet planning

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

American Commercial Barge Line in Convent, LA is seeking a Gulf Shuttle Dispatcher to coordinate barge movements, track load/unload statuses, and provide real-time updates to customers. This full-time, 7 on/7 off schedule requires strong organizational and communication skills.

You will work with area managers to plan movements, enter data into the Logistics Management System, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while maximizing fleet utilization.