Night Logistics Dispatch & Payload Optimizer

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG); West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) in West Sacramento seeks a logistics dispatcher to streamline freight transportation, reduce shipping time, and maximize loads across cargo types. The role focuses on planning, coordination, and optimization of transportation services for the company.

Responsibilities include partnering with dispatchers and fleet managers, creating daily operating plans, and ensuring on-time deliveries while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Previous logistics dispatch/scheduling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dispatchers and fleet managers to plan and carry out shipping operations.
• Develop daily operating plan with emphasis on achieving department KPI's.
• Evaluate current operating plan and create future plans focusing on payload, on-time deliveries, and loaded mile percentage.
• Engage with Scheduling Team Leader to identify growth and improvement opportunities for KAG assets.
• Assess and adjust operating plans to maximize growth, efficiency and safety.
• Solicit new and existing customers for freight opportunities.
• Update sourcing as changes occur to ensure operational efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with customers, drivers, dispatchers, and other departments for smooth operations.
• Manage day-to-day operations of up to 75 drivers.
• Coordinate maintenance with Terminal Managers and Lead Technicians.

Skills

Logistics planning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics software

Job description

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) in West Sacramento seeks a logistics dispatcher to streamline freight transportation, reduce shipping time, and maximize loads across cargo types. The role focuses on planning, coordination, and optimization of transportation services for the company.

Responsibilities include partnering with dispatchers and fleet managers, creating daily operating plans, and ensuring on-time deliveries while maintaining safety and efficiency.