Logistics Dispatcher: Route Planning & On-Time Deliveries

GardenCore; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking a Dispatcher in Frederick, MD to coordinate dispatch with sales, shipping, receiving, customers and trucking services. The role focuses on planning routes, assigning drivers, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience, with strong math and communication skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Physical demands include lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of related experience
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent mathematical and communication skills
• May require occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Endure intermittent climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing and pulling
• Walking and standing for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices, delivery tickets and related shipping documents
• Plan effective delivery routes and assign drivers for scheduled deliveries
• Work closely with customer service to understand the product availability and logistic issues of specific projects
• Take orders from customers and get their order out on time
• Inspect all shipping department equipment to ensure that they are in working order
• Check and review all orders assigned before they are shipped against delivery tickets
• Coordinate deliveries with company truck drivers and external trucking companies to ensure timely delivery of materials to customers
• Work closely with independent truck drivers to ensure pick-up and delivery times, load weight compliance and secure loads
• Prepare and review loading/unloading, daily shipping reports and delivery logs
• Submit daily invoicing to A/P once deliveries are dispatched
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Skills

Excellent math skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

GardenCore is seeking a Dispatcher in Frederick, MD to coordinate dispatch with sales, shipping, receiving, customers and trucking services. The role focuses on planning routes, assigning drivers, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience, with strong math and communication skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Physical demands include lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for long periods.