Logistics Dispatcher: Optimize Freight & On-Time Deliveries

The Kenan Advantage Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kenan Advantage Group is seeking a Dispatch professional to execute daily movement plans for freight within assigned areas. This role focuses on inventory analysis, order adjustment, and ensuring on-time performance.

You will coordinate with load planners, asset specialists, and customers to optimize routes and schedules, while maintaining strong communication and teamwork in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Previous logistics dispatch/scheduling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and logistics software.
• Ability to work under pressure and in teams, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, monitor, and analyze inventories for forecasted customers.
• Confirm accurate retain and runout times while maximizing payload and on-time performance by analyzing inventories and sales as information becomes available.
• Evaluate and adjust current and future orders based on driver capacity and customer demands.
• Coordinate with Asset Specialists to update known sourcing as changes occur and revise daily operating plan as necessary to ensure operational efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with Load Planners, Scheduling Team Leaders, and external customers on service issues.
• Solicit new and existing customers for freight opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics software

Job description

The Kenan Advantage Group is seeking a Dispatch professional to execute daily movement plans for freight within assigned areas. This role focuses on inventory analysis, order adjustment, and ensuring on-time performance.

You will coordinate with load planners, asset specialists, and customers to optimize routes and schedules, while maintaining strong communication and teamwork in a high-pressure environment.