WSS Dispatch Coordinator

Wilhelmsen group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ships Service in Pasadena, TX is hiring a Dispatch Coordinator to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of goods and proper documentation. You will coordinate with drivers, monitor ETA and driver utilization, and ensure compliance with transport rules.

The role suits a team player comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with strong English communication and knowledge of worldwide transportation methods. DG regulations knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate on all levels.
• Team oriented with initiative.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of worldwide transportation methods and requirements.
• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulations.
• Familiarity with transportation rules and regulations.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Update ETAs by monitoring with agents.
• Schedule drivers.
• Monitor dispatch efficiency and driver utilization.
• Ensure cost-effective transport in line with demand.
• Ensure compliance to all rules and regulations.
• Manage document flow, reporting and tracking.
• Report and take action to ensure timely deliveries.
• Keep delivery trucks maintained to required standards.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Global transportation knowledge

Safety regulations

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator in our Pasadena office.

This role is to ensure that all goodspresentedby the Warehouse Department are delivered by the drivers at the correctaddress within the time limits set, in appropriate condition and together with the correct documentsand appropriate cost.

To be successful in this position, you will need to be flexible, a team player, and need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Why Should You Apply?

Fun and diverse workplace

Competitive pay and benefits package

Generous paid time off

Great opportunities for advancement

Main responsibilities

• Update all ETA’s through consistent monitoring with agents

• Scheduledrivers

• Monitor the efficiency of the dispatch operations and driver utilization

• Ensure that transport is done in an efficient and cost effective way in line with demand

• Ensure compliance to allrules and regulations

• Responsible for correct document flow, reporting and tracking

• Report and takeaction to ensureprofessionaland timelydeliveries

• Keepdelivery trucksmaintained to appropriate standards, rules and regulations, including placard, certificates, etc.

Qualifications

Mandatory requirements

• Ability to communicate on all levels

• Ability to work in a team and on own initiatives

• Good command of written and spoken English

• Good knowledge of and experience within worldwide transportation methods and requirements

• Good knowledge of Dangerous Goodstransportationregulations in all transport modes

• In depth familiarity and knowledge of transportationrules and regulations

• Ability to work outside normal business working hours

Additional preferences

• Dangerous Good Certification

• Maritime experience

• Systematic, organized and accurate

• Good knowledge of products carried

Wilhelmsen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation depending on experience starting at $25.00 hourly.

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