Logistics Dispatcher

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking a logistics-focused professional to coordinate daily operations, plan routes, and dispatch material deliveries to ensure on-time service.

You will analyze capacity, driver availability, and customer priorities to maximize fleet utilization while maintaining safety and compliance. The role involves adapting schedules in real time, communicating with drivers and customers, and coordinating with plant and operations teams to minimize delays and improve delivery

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transportation coordination, dispatching, fleet coordination, supply chain, production scheduling, construction operations, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily logistics operations by planning, scheduling, and dispatching material deliveries for on-time service.
• Serve as the communication bridge between drivers, customers, plant personnel, and operations to resolve issues.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Dispatching

Fleet coordination

Production scheduling

Supply chain

Tools

Dispatch software

TMS

GPS tracking

Job description

Coordinate daily logistics operations by planning, scheduling, and dispatching material deliveries to ensure efficient, on-time service.

Analyze production capacity, truck availability, customer priorities, and geographic considerations to develop logistics solutions that maximize fleet utilization and customer service.

Adjust delivery schedules throughout the day in response to changing customer needs, production demands, and operational priorities.

Serve as the primary point of communication between drivers, customers, plant personnel, and operations teams to resolve issues and keep deliveries running smoothly.

Monitor fleet activity using dispatch software and GPS tracking while making timely operational decisions to minimize delays and improve delivery performance.

Maintain accurate dispatch records, delivery documentation, and driver activity while ensuring compliance with company safety and operational standards.

What We're Looking For

Experience in logistics, transportation coordination, dispatching, fleet coordination, supply chain, production scheduling, construction operations, or a related field is preferred.

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to think geographically and solve complex logistical challenges by balancing fleet availability, production capacity, customer priorities, and changing operational conditions.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with drivers, customers, and cross-functional teams.

Proficiency with dispatch software, transportation management systems (TMS), GPS tracking, or similar logistics applications is a plus.

Commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

Must meet all legal and company requirements for employment eligibility.

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled