Logistics Dispatch & Operations Lead

Kenan Advantage Group; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group in West Sacramento, CA, is seeking a logistics operations professional responsible for streamlining freight transportation, reducing shipping time, expediting routes, and maximizing loads across cargo types. You will manage planning and coordination of transportation services using judgment to maximize efficiency and productivity.

This role supervises up to 75 drivers, partners with dispatchers and fleet managers, develops daily operating plans, analyzes payload and on-time

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Logistics dispatch/scheduling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and logistics application software.
• Ability to solve problems under pressure with independent judgement.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out shipping operations with dispatchers and fleet managers.
• Develop daily operating plan with emphasis on achieving KPI’s.
• Evaluate and adjust operating plans for payload, on-time deliveries, and loaded mile percentage.
• Engage with Scheduling Team Leader on growth opportunities for assets.
• Assess and adjust plans to maximize growth, efficiency and safety.
• Solicit new and existing customers for freight opportunities.
• Update sourcing as changes occur and revise daily operating plan accordingly.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere to support efficiency and company demands.
• Communicate with customers, drivers, dispatchers, and other departments for smooth operations.
• Manage day-to-day operations of up to 75 drivers.
• Coordinate maintenance with Terminal Managers and Lead Technicians.

Skills

Dispatching

Logistics planning

Team coordination

Problem solving

Communication

High-pressure work

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

TMS

Job description

Kenan Advantage Group in West Sacramento, CA, is seeking a logistics operations professional responsible for streamlining freight transportation, reducing shipping time, expediting routes, and maximizing loads across cargo types. You will manage planning and coordination of transportation services using judgment to maximize efficiency and productivity.

This role supervises up to 75 drivers, partners with dispatchers and fleet managers, develops daily operating plans, analyzes payload and on-time