On-Demand Logistics Dispatcher & Ops Support

capstonecareersite; Upper Chichester Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Logistics is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to coordinate dispatch and communications with vendors and customers, ensuring timely deliveries and meeting customer requirements. The role reports to the Manager and focuses on efficient routing, data accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Key duties include scheduling, data communication at dispatch, handling on-demand orders, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and problem solving skills.
• Computer skills including Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Interpersonal skills; ability to foster teamwork and motivate/coach others.
• Accurately and quickly able to read maps.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch vendors or independent contractors to locations according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using telephones and dispatch software.
• Communicates all pertinent data to vendors at the time of dispatch.
• Receive, input, and distribute On Demand work orders, PODs, and manifests, and prepare reports as required by management.
• Serve as a contact person for all vendors within their route territories and inform them about traffic problems.
• Manage contact with vendors to ensure all routes are covered, as needed.
• Determine responses needed to effectively and appropriately deal with emergencies, accidents, and breakdowns.
• Communicate Chain of Custody standards as required by Capstone Logistics customers.
• Resolve vendor problems or grievances and refer to vendor management, if further assistance is needed.
• Evaluate importance of incoming telephone calls and prioritize accordingly.
• Provide support to the customer service team, on an as needed basis or during peak season.
• Ensure policies and procedures, as defined in the Independent Contractor Operating Agreement, are followed.
• Makes decisions and takes actions to determine delivery methods to meet customer service expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation on the status of each job within the dispatch POD.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading maps

Job description

Capstone Logistics is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to coordinate dispatch and communications with vendors and customers, ensuring timely deliveries and meeting customer requirements. The role reports to the Manager and focuses on efficient routing, data accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Key duties include scheduling, data communication at dispatch, handling on-demand orders, and maintaining documentation.