Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher

Brakebush Brothers, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. in Westfield, WI is seeking a Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher for the 1st shift to plan and execute transportation solutions for internal and external customers. The role emphasizes rate negotiation, scheduling, and ensuring on-time deliveries while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The position requires at least one year in logistics, knowledge of DOT rules, and strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in transportation and logistics.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement transportation and logistics solutions for internal and external customers.
• Negotiate favorable rates with providers and manage relationships to maximize margin.
• Schedule trucks and freight movements; ensure on-time pickups/deliveries and compliance.
• Input data into TMW and provide back-up coverage as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

TMW data entry

Education

Business/Logistics degree

OTR driver experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

TMW Truck Management Software

PC Miler

McLeod Software

Job description

Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher, 1st Shift

City, State: Westfield, WI

Reports to: Terminal Manager

Classification: Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher supports company operations with critical thinking and excellent communication skills. The position is responsible for planning, establishing, and implementing transportation and logistics solutions for both internal and external customers that that will allow them to meet or exceed their own business objectives and operational goals.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes an understanding of the transportation market to determine favorable rates to negotiate with transportation providers to maximize margin. Builds strong relationships with all transportation and freight providers to the find the best service to rate ratio possible. Continue to seek out new providers that are compliant with regulations and company standards.
• Provides excellent customer service when interfacing with both internal and external clients. Comprehensive and timely communication with all stakeholders is essential. Clearly communicates and coordinates with key stakeholders to schedule trucks and freight movements as needed; ensuring with dispatchers and drivers that each load picks up and delivers on time. Ensures that transportation providers are compliant and provide all necessary documentation; responsible for tracking and for being proactive on developing resolutions for issues during transit.
• Primary contact for Brakebush Transportation Drivers and responsible for scheduling that effectively utilizes each Driver to maximize satisfaction and truck profitability. Execute backhaul decisions to maximize truck profitability and efficient Driver utilization. Provide timely and accurate input of data into TMW (Truck Management Software) to facilitate freight and equipment movement. Crosstrain to fully understand the responsibilities of other roles in the Transportation office to provide back-up coverage.

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in the transportation and logistics field.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• A proactive problem solver with the ability to rapidly handle change in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Business Administration or Logistics Management or experience as an OTR driver preferred.
• Strong geographical knowledge is helpful.
• Experience with McLeod Software and PC Miler.

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment is an office environment with standard temperatures and normal office noise levels.

Physical Demands

This position would be primarily sitting with little to no lifting or other physical demands.

Position Type

This is a full-time exempt position, 1st shift. Must be able and available to work overtime, including unscheduled days or hours, as necessary. Willingness to carry cell phone after-hours for emergency contact.

Travel

Travel up to 5%.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

We are unable to provide or assume work sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.

Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies. We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law.