Logistics Dispatcher & Load Planner

UniGroup; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

UniGroup is seeking a Transportation Specialist to plan and dispatch shipments, tracking orders from origin to delivery while balancing capacity, cost, and service. You will collaborate with agents, drivers, customers, and carriers to ensure on-time, high-quality service.

The role emphasizes problem solving in a fast-paced environment and requires clear communication, multi-tasking, and real-time decision making to support nationwide operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and real-time decision making.
• Clear communication across a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and dispatch shipments to maximize truck capacity and meet delivery timelines.
• Monitor shipments in transit and quickly resolve issues to keep service on track.
• Communicate with agents, drivers, customers, and carriers to coordinate and problem-solve.
• Negotiate with carriers and partners to support cost-effective transportation solutions.
• Track performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve service and efficiency.
• Partner with internal teams to support smooth operations and strong customer outcomes.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Real-time decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

UniGroup is seeking a Transportation Specialist to plan and dispatch shipments, tracking orders from origin to delivery while balancing capacity, cost, and service. You will collaborate with agents, drivers, customers, and carriers to ensure on-time, high-quality service.

The role emphasizes problem solving in a fast-paced environment and requires clear communication, multi-tasking, and real-time decision making to support nationwide operations.