Logistics Dispatcher: On-Time Delivery & Cost Control

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company; Silver Springs (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Employee assistance program

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Vacation: 2 weeks

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate transportation suppliers and internal/external customers, ensuring low cost, high-quality service and on-time delivery across North America.

You will optimize routes, track movements, resolve issues with drivers and customers, and contribute to safety programs, with opportunities for career growth within a leading infrastructure solutions provider.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating drivers and carriers
• Knowledge of transportation, trucking and freight operations
• Ability to communicate with customers and drivers to resolve issues

Responsibilities

• Optimize delivery routes before each shift and report improvements.
• Ensure freight accruals align with quoted bid.
• Dispatch drivers and carriers to ensure on-time, cost-effective service.
• Track truck movements to monitor on-time pickup and delivery.
• Communicate and resolve issues with drivers and customers related to service deliveries, claims, and paperwork.
• Develop advantageous sourcing strategies for high-volume freight lanes.
• Participate in the company safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Route optimization

Freight coordination

Customer service

DOT compliance

Problem solving

Job description

Stella-Jones is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate transportation suppliers and internal/external customers, ensuring low cost, high-quality service and on-time delivery across North America.

You will optimize routes, track movements, resolve issues with drivers and customers, and contribute to safety programs, with opportunities for career growth within a leading infrastructure solutions provider.