Logistics Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Scheduling & Dispatch

Gerken Companies; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) investment program with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid or discounted YMCA membership

Job summary

Gerken Companies in Napoleon, Ohio, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage daily truck scheduling and support construction operations. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities.

This role entails coordinating both internal and external trucking resources, requiring adaptability and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dispatching, logistics coordination, or related experience.
• Experience in trucking or construction operations preferred.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours as operational needs require.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage daily truck schedules based on job demands.
• Coordinate internal fleet and external broker trucks.
• Communicate with drivers, brokers, plants, and job sites.
• Monitor truck movement, productivity, and cycle times.

Skills

Dispatching experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Tools

Dispatch systems

GPS tracking tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gerken Companies in Napoleon, Ohio, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage daily truck scheduling and support construction operations. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities.

This role entails coordinating both internal and external trucking resources, requiring adaptability and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.