Junior Load & Route Planner

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG)

Morton (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) in Illinois is seeking a logistics dispatcher to manage loads and plan routes for customer orders. You will dispatch drivers, optimize asset utilization, and maintain strong customer relationships across sites.

The role requires a high school diploma and preferred transportation and supervisory experience. You will communicate with drivers, handle safety concerns, and travel as needed to ensure timely deliveries and high service levels.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required.
  • Transportation and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build loads and determine most effective route; dispatch drivers.
  • Take customer orders; provide customer service.
  • Determine effective asset and driver utilization.
  • Communicate with drivers and resolve and safety related concerns.
  • Travel to customer sites; maintain and build customer relationships.
  • Manage driver workloads.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) in Illinois is seeking a logistics dispatcher to manage loads and plan routes for customer orders. You will dispatch drivers, optimize asset utilization, and maintain strong customer relationships across sites.

The role requires a high school diploma and preferred transportation and supervisory experience. You will communicate with drivers, handle safety concerns, and travel as needed to ensure timely deliveries and high service levels.

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