Logistics Dispatcher — Schedule Drivers & Route Planning

A.P. Moller - Maersk; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; 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 California is seeking a Dispatcher to schedule drivers for deliveries and pickups, acting as the liaison between customers, drivers, and management. The role includes planning routes, tracking dispatch activity, and maintaining records to ensure on-time performance.

The position emphasizes strong time management, knowledge of traffic regulations, and ability to adapt to changing conditions. Collaboration with vendors and internal teams is essential, with core duties across operations

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Solid knowledge of local/state traffic regulations.
• Ability to adapt routes quickly based on conditions.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers for deliveries and pickups.
• Coordinate with customers, drivers and management.
• Plan predetermined routes for drivers.
• Identify traffic issues and create corrective actions.
• Prepare dispatch documents for management and stakeholders.
• Maintain records of dispatch calls, routes and times.
• Monitor truck maintenance schedules.
• Log vendor complaints or concerns.
• Answer calls from vendors, customers and management.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Traffic law knowledge

Routing decisions

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Computer software proficiency

English proficiency

Job description

Maersk in California is seeking a Dispatcher to schedule drivers for deliveries and pickups, acting as the liaison between customers, drivers, and management. The role includes planning routes, tracking dispatch activity, and maintaining records to ensure on-time performance.

The position emphasizes strong time management, knowledge of traffic regulations, and ability to adapt to changing conditions. Collaboration with vendors and internal teams is essential, with core duties across operations