Load Planner - Flexible Dispatch for On-Time Deliveries

Meijer; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a Logistics Dispatcher to coordinate driver activities, optimize delivery schedules, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. You will manage driver assignments, track trailers, and monitor safety programs while supporting efficient backhaul and on-time deliveries.

Ideal candidates bring two years in logistics, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with PeopleNet and dispatching software.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with valid credentials.
• Minimum of 2 years in Logistics or dispatching roles.
• Proven organization and multi-tasking skills, with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers within hours of service limitations while ensuring on time performance.
• Monitor building lineups.
• Track trailer movements.
• Ensure on-time performance for store deliveries and backhauls.
• Monitor yard status.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations including HazMat, hours of service, drug and alcohol programs, driver physicals and licenses, vehicle maintenance and driver vehicle inspection reports.
• Assist with accident investigations.
• Interpret and follow union contract.

Skills

Proven organization

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Independent work

Written and verbal communication

Geography knowledge

Fast learner

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PeopleNet

Excel

Word

Dispatching software

Electronic logs

Job description

Meijer is seeking a Logistics Dispatcher to coordinate driver activities, optimize delivery schedules, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. You will manage driver assignments, track trailers, and monitor safety programs while supporting efficient backhaul and on-time deliveries.

Ideal candidates bring two years in logistics, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with PeopleNet and dispatching software.