Logistics Dispatcher & Shipping Assistant Manager

Enchem America INC.; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Enchem America INC. in Commerce, GA seeks a Logistics Dispatcher & Shipping Assistant Manager to coordinate daily transportation, shipping, and delivery operations for Enchem products, ensuring safe, timely movement and accurate documentation.

You will schedule transportation, communicate with drivers and carriers, monitor HOS/ELD, and ensure DOT/FMCSA regulatory compliance while tracking costs and optimizing performance across Tank Truck and ISO Tank movements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; degree in logistics preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of logistics dispatching or transportation coordination experience.
• Experience coordinating truck transportation and freight carriers.
• Strong English communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple transportation schedules and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation schedules, deliveries, and material transfers.
• Manage driver assignments, shipment tracking, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate Tank Truck, ISO Tank, and regional transportation operations.
• Support transportation efficiency and minimize delays and costs.
• Communicate dispatch instructions to drivers and carriers.
• Monitor driver hours of service (HOS) and ELD records.
• Coordinate with transportation vendors and resolve issues.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Lading (BOL), shipping records, and delivery documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to ensure shipment readiness.
• Track Tank Truck and ISO Tank movements, including loading, unloading, and returns.
• Verify DOT/FMCSA regulatory compliance and required shipping documents.
• Coordinate with EHS regarding transportation safety and incident reporting.
• Review freight invoices and monitor transportation costs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

English communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

TMS

ERP

Fleet tracking systems

Job description

The Logistics Dispatcher & Shipping Assistant Manager is responsible for coordinating daily transportation, shipping, and delivery operations to ensure the safe and timely movement of Enchem products.

This position supports transportation scheduling, communicates with drivers, carriers, customers, and internal departments, and ensures accurate shipping documentation and compliance with applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Transportation Scheduling & Dispatch Operations

• Coordinate daily transportation schedules, deliveries, and material transfers.
• Manage driver assignments, shipment tracking, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate Tank Truck, ISO Tank, and regional transportation operations.
• Support transportation efficiency and minimize delays and costs.
• Communicate dispatch instructions and delivery requirements to drivers and carriers.
• Monitor driver availability, Hours of Service (HOS), and ELD records as applicable.
• Coordinate with transportation vendors and resolve delivery or equipment issues.

3. Shipping Documentation & Inventory Coordination

• Prepare and maintain Bills of Lading (BOL), shipping records, and delivery documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to ensure shipment readiness.
• Track Tank Truck and ISO Tank movements, including loading, unloading, and returns.

4. DOT & Transportation Compliance

• Support compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and hazardous materials transportation regulations.
• Verify required shipping documents and carrier qualifications.
• Coordinate with EHS regarding transportation safety, incident reporting, and compliance issues.

5. Logistics Cost & Performance Management

• Review freight invoices, transportation expenses, and additional charges.
• Monitor delivery performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain transportation reports and support operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics dispatching, transportation coordination, or related operations preferred.
• Experience coordinating truck transportation and freight carriers.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transportation schedules and maintain accurate records.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, hazardous materials transportation, or the battery industry.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, HOS requirements, and Hazmat shipping procedures.
• Experience using TMS, ERP, or fleet tracking systems.
• Experience working with third-party carriers and transportation vendors.