Logistics Dispatcher: Carrier Coordination & Freight Quotes

Elevate Textiles; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global textile provider based in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a Dispatcher. The role includes coordinating logistics and communications between customers and drivers. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and 2+ years of dispatch experience. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are also necessary. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Operations or traffic experience, 2+ years Dispatch experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of transportation between operations and vendors/customers.
• Provide freight quotations using Kuebix and LTL Select.
• Monitor Transportation scheduling issues and resolve with carriers.

Skills

Operations or traffic experience

Problem-solving abilities

Communication abilities

Prioritization and organizational skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Working knowledge of computer-aided quotation systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Elevate Textiles, a global provider of textile products and solutions, is looking to fill the position of Dispatcher to support its private fleet. The position is based out of the company's offices in Greensboro, NC. The Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating efficient logistics and communications between customers and drivers to fulfill transportation orders across Elevate's business units and customers. Also assists with other responsibilities including to coordinate and track transportation claims; assist plants with carrier load assignment; and serve as the backup for other Fleet staff.


Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of transportation between Elevate operations and specific vendors and customers, to include coordination with outside LTL as needed.
• Provide freight quotations for Plants, Customer Service team and others using Kuebix and LTL Select.
• Monitor Transportation scheduling issues and work with carriers to resolve.
• Confer with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed or damaged goods.
• Maintain a Transportation Claims file.
• Assist in gathering and submitting lane data for North American shipments.
• Perform additional job-related duties and complete special projects as assigned.

Skills Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Operations or traffic experience, 2+ years Dispatch experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must have a comprehensive working knowledge of computer aided quotation systems.
• Demonstrated prioritization and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Must have a comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

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