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in Columbus, OH
Senior Dispatcher
•4 days ago
Estimated Pay | $19 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Columbus, Ohio |
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About this job
Our client is an asset-based carrier with locations in Chicago and Columbus. Our team is comprised of logistics professionals boasting a diverse range of skills and experience that spans over 26 years.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize situations in a fast-paced environment (load-planning/dispatching)
- Communicate with drivers to prioritize loads, define routes and set schedules
- Monitor containers to prevent demurrage and storage fees
- Providing detailed instructions to various personnel via email and phone
- Accepting & scheduling loads and providing excellent customer service
- Make routing decisions that satisfy customer expectations and company financial decisions
- Ensure that shipping data is entered into system timely and accurately
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Intermodal transportation experience is preferred but not required
- Two (2) plus years of experience in Transportation - (Knowledge of dispatching/load-planning, DOT regulations in order to project arrival times, schedule backhauls...ie...)
- Ability to multiple tasks real-time situations in a fast paced environment & still be able to prioritize with great attention to detail
- Independent proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
- The ability to handle high volumes of inbound emails plus the candidate needs to have a high degree of initiative and independent execution
Skills:
- Ideal candidate will possess a "can do" attitude with a "will do" work ethic
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
- General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills