Senior Logistics Dispatcher: Route & KPI Optimizer

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG); Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) in Wisconsin is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to streamline freight operations, reduce delays, and maximize loads. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily shipping activities across multiple drivers and routes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with dispatchers, fleet managers, and customers to ensure efficiency and on-time deliveries, while adapting plans to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Experience in logistics dispatch/scheduling preferred.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dispatchers and fleet managers to plan and carry out shipping operations.
• Develop daily operating plan with emphasis on achieving established department KPI's.
• Evaluate current operating plan and create future plans with focus on payload, on-time deliveries, and loaded mile percentage.
• Collaborate daily with Scheduling Team Leaders on opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Assess and adjust operating plans to maximize growth, efficiency and safety.
• Solicit new and existing customers for freight opportunities.
• Update sourcing as changes occur and revise daily operating plan accordingly.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere to support efficiency and success.
• Communicate effectively with customers, drivers, dispatchers, and other departments.
• Manage day-to-day operations of up to 75 drivers.
• Coordinate maintenance issues with Terminal Managers and Lead Technicians.

Skills

Dispatching

Logistics planning

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) in Wisconsin is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to streamline freight operations, reduce delays, and maximize loads. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily shipping activities across multiple drivers and routes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with dispatchers, fleet managers, and customers to ensure efficiency and on-time deliveries, while adapting plans to changing priorities.