Transportation Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Logistics Coordinator

Fred Meyer; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to support the distribution center's transportation department in Clackamas, Oregon. The role coordinates and dispatches over-the-road drivers, while upholding Kroger's values of respect, safety, and integrity, and collaborating with operations, vendors, and buyers.

Responsibilities include tracking shipments, scheduling, and ensuring accurate processing of orders, with opportunities for growth and learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently as well as be a team player.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to all contacts.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Skill and diplomacy dealing with people.
• PC skills with a minimum working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Understand and display the Customer 1st Strategy at all times.
• Adapt to any technological programs and requirements pertaining to the job.
• Understand the processing and execution of orders, setting up equipment, drivers and backhauls.
• Ability to trace, track, and locate shipments inbound or out bound.
• Initiate schedules and correspondences with drivers, all of operations, vendors, and buyers.
• Willingness to learn and advance as the job may expand.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
• Communicate with all levels of the business, displaying trust and competency at all times.

Skills

Communication

Multitask

Organization

Attention to detail

Composure under pressure

Diplomacy

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to support the distribution center's transportation department in Clackamas, Oregon. The role coordinates and dispatches over-the-road drivers, while upholding Kroger's values of respect, safety, and integrity, and collaborating with operations, vendors, and buyers.

Responsibilities include tracking shipments, scheduling, and ensuring accurate processing of orders, with opportunities for growth and learning in a fast-paced environment.