Load Planner & Route Optimizer (Dispatch)

The Kenan Advantage Group; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kenan Advantage Group in Morton, IL is seeking a Dispatch professional to manage loads and route planning for customer orders. The role involves building efficient routes and dispatching drivers to meet delivery requirements.

Responsibilities include taking customer orders, maximizing asset and driver utilization, and maintaining strong driver communications and safety practices. Occasional travel to customer sites supports relationship building and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 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 safety related concerns
• Travel to customer sites; maintain and build customer relationships
• Manage driver workloads

Skills

Route planning

Dispatching

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Kenan Advantage Group in Morton, IL is seeking a Dispatch professional to manage loads and route planning for customer orders. The role involves building efficient routes and dispatching drivers to meet delivery requirements.

Responsibilities include taking customer orders, maximizing asset and driver utilization, and maintaining strong driver communications and safety practices. Occasional travel to customer sites supports relationship building and service excellence.