On-Site Logistics Dispatcher II - Optimize Deliveries

uberfreight; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision benefits

401k match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Uber Freight is seeking a Logistics Specialist - Dispatch to cover and tender open truckloads through our carrier base. This on-site, hybrid role focuses on cost control, service quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with internal teams and external providers.

The candidate will manage daily load schedules, optimize carrier selection, and maintain TMS data, contributing to continuous improvement in network efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in load planning, transportation coordination, or logistics operations; or an undergraduate degree with no prior experience.
• Strong understanding of transportation planning, carrier scheduling, and route optimization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and transfer load schedules, preparing and working through a dynamic daily requirement of loads.
• Collaborate with multiple shipping locations and load planners to meet market needs.
• Assign LTL carriers based on availability, cost, and service performance.
• Maintain data and shipment details in the Transportation Management System (TMS) and ensure timely load execution.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve planning or capacity issues affecting delivery schedules.
• Analyze transportation data to identify cost-saving and operational improvement opportunities.
• Communicate with peers and stakeholders to align on performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with Bayer's logistics policies, safety standards, and applicable DOT regulations.
• Support continuous improvement in load optimization, carrier performance, and network efficiency.
• Participate in daily logistics meetings to review load execution and forecast needs.

Skills

Transportation planning

Carrier scheduling

Route optimization

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's degree

Undergraduate degree optional

Tools

SAP

FourKites

Job description

Uber Freight is seeking a Logistics Specialist - Dispatch to cover and tender open truckloads through our carrier base. This on-site, hybrid role focuses on cost control, service quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with internal teams and external providers.

The candidate will manage daily load schedules, optimize carrier selection, and maintain TMS data, contributing to continuous improvement in network efficiency and performance.