Senior Freight Dispatch Lead

The Kenan Advantage Group; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kenan Advantage Group is seeking a skilled Dispatcher in Baytown, TX to execute a daily plan for movement of all freight within an assigned area. You will assess customer needs, scheduling, and inventory coordination with retailers and suppliers, while mentoring dispatch staff.

Ideal candidates have strong conflict resolution and communication skills, with several years of dispatch experience and a proven track record of timely, accurate deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5 years of dispatching experience
• High school diploma or equal; Bachelor degree preferred
• Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assess customer needs and timing of deliveries
• Manage daily delivery schedule for drivers
• Lead and mentor dispatching staff
• Plan deliveries to inventory-managed retail gas outlets
• Receive orders from suppliers, gas station dealers, and renewable fuels distributors
• Provide frontline customer service for existing accounts

Skills

Dispatching

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

KITS

Dispatch system

Job description

The Kenan Advantage Group is seeking a skilled Dispatcher in Baytown, TX to execute a daily plan for movement of all freight within an assigned area. You will assess customer needs, scheduling, and inventory coordination with retailers and suppliers, while mentoring dispatch staff.

Ideal candidates have strong conflict resolution and communication skills, with several years of dispatch experience and a proven track record of timely, accurate deliveries.