Logistics Dispatcher & Route Planner | Flexible Schedules

A.P. Moller - Maersk; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk in San Leandro, CA seeks a dispatcher to schedule drivers for freight delivery and pickup, serving as the liaison between customers, drivers, and management. You will plan routes, track deliveries, and maintain dispatch documentation to ensure timely service and accuracy.

The role requires strong time management, knowledge of traffic laws, and excellent communication. This position offers on-site work with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience scheduling drivers and coordinating deliveries.
• Understanding of local and state traffic regulations.
• Ability to adapt routes quickly based on conditions.
• Excellent communication with customers, drivers and management.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers for deliveries and pickups.
• Communicate freight details, pickup/drop-off times, and special requests to customers and vendors.
• Plan predefined routes for drivers.
• Identify traffic issues and create corrective action plans to meet deadlines.
• Prepare dispatch documents for management and pull needed documents for users.
• Maintain records of dispatch calls, routes, and delivery times.
• Monitor truck maintenance schedules and respond to issues.
• Log vendor complaints or concerns.

Skills

Time management

Traffic laws

Routing changes

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Software proficiency

English proficiency

Job description

Maersk in San Leandro, CA seeks a dispatcher to schedule drivers for freight delivery and pickup, serving as the liaison between customers, drivers, and management. You will plan routes, track deliveries, and maintain dispatch documentation to ensure timely service and accuracy.

The role requires strong time management, knowledge of traffic laws, and excellent communication. This position offers on-site work with competitive wages and benefits.