Regional Transportation Dispatch Lead

Talentify; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal, a global leader in metal recycling, seeks a Transportation Coordinator for the Southeast region. You will assist in daily dispatching and fleet operations to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials.

Focus on allocating work to drivers and contractors while maintaining DOT/DMV/IFTA/IRP compliance. This role emphasizes strong data entry, scheduling, and communication with drivers and customers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years in an industrial transport/logistics environment.
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and DMV/IFTA/IRP requirements.
• Preference for scrap metal operations knowledge and scrap transport requirements.
• Experience with Encompass, Teletrac/telematics, AX/ERP, and TMS/dispatch systems.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch, schedule, and provide customer service for transportation needs.
• Allocate transport jobs to drivers and contractors, considering cost and compliance.
• Ensure complete, accurate job tickets and maintain TMS data.
• Monitor progress, update systems, and document cost impacts.
• Communicate status and resolve issues with drivers and customers.
• Support billing with accurate job records and pricing data.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Teletrac

Encompass

TMS

AX/ERP

Job description

Sims Metal, a global leader in metal recycling, seeks a Transportation Coordinator for the Southeast region. You will assist in daily dispatching and fleet operations to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials.

Focus on allocating work to drivers and contractors while maintaining DOT/DMV/IFTA/IRP compliance. This role emphasizes strong data entry, scheduling, and communication with drivers and customers.