Senior Dispatcher: Route Planning & Driver Coordination

Harris Teeter; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Teeter is seeking a Dispatcher for the Indian Trail Transportation Distribution Center to assist transportation supervision in day-to-day operations and to guide dispatch clerks. You will route store orders, assign drivers, and ensure DOT compliance while optimizing hours of service.

The role requires strong supervisory abilities, dispatch software experience, and a commitment to safety and efficiency in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school, plus one year dispatch experience.
• Or two years dispatch experience and/or training.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Route store orders into efficient delivery routes within weight and DOT regulations.
• Assign work to drivers to ensure safe, timely, efficient delivery of product to Harris Teeter stores in compliance with hours of service guidelines.
• Ensure switcher and yard efficiency.
• Dispatch drivers and equipment to optimize DOT hours of service.
• Communicate with stores about early or late deliveries.
• Review trip sheets for accurate delivery time.

Skills

Supervisory abilities

DOT regulations knowledge

Route planning

Education

Dispatch training/experience

Tools

MDS Yard Management

CAMS Dispatch

RoadShow routing

Triceps/Abs WMS

Cadec OBC

MS Office (Word/Excel/Access)

Job description

Harris Teeter is seeking a Dispatcher for the Indian Trail Transportation Distribution Center to assist transportation supervision in day-to-day operations and to guide dispatch clerks. You will route store orders, assign drivers, and ensure DOT compliance while optimizing hours of service.

The role requires strong supervisory abilities, dispatch software experience, and a commitment to safety and efficiency in a fast-paced distribution environment.