Senior Logistics Dispatcher & Operations Lead

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Logistics Dispatcher to manage daily manifests, routes, and communications. You will work with drivers, brokers, customers, and internal teams to schedule shipments, coordinate airport recoveries, and ensure accurate updates in the TMS.

The role requires coordinating with multiple departments, maintaining DOT/TSA/OSHA compliance, and ensuring on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, dispatching, or related fields.
• Familiarity with DOT, TSA and OSHA compliance.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS).

Responsibilities

• Create daily manifest and run schedules.
• Serve as main contact for drivers, brokers, agents, and customers.
• Coordinate airport recoveries and deliveries with drivers.
• Schedule and execute shipments with Customer Service and Warehouse teams.
• Assign drivers, equipment and daily routes.
• Track driver progress and monitoring of Hours of Service (HOS).
• Enter updates in TMS and other software.
• Communicate route instructions and updates clearly to internal and external customers.
• Ensure DOT/TSA/OSHA compliance processes and paperwork.
• Organize dispatch documents; manage emails and calls.
• Manage material and product flow.
• Flag issues to reroute or request additional support/equipment.
• Coordinate with sister terminals to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
• Prepare the next shift with required resources and information.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Dispatching

Customer service

Tools

AS400

Alpha Truck

TMW

Freight Data

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Logistics Dispatcher to manage daily manifests, routes, and communications. You will work with drivers, brokers, customers, and internal teams to schedule shipments, coordinate airport recoveries, and ensure accurate updates in the TMS.

The role requires coordinating with multiple departments, maintaining DOT/TSA/OSHA compliance, and ensuring on-time deliveries.