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ID #1585676
State Michigan
City Detroit metro
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Michigan
Showed 2019-01-20
Date 2018-12-31
Deadline 2019-03-01
Category Transportation
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Dispatcher Needed (warren)

Michigan, Detroit metro 00000 Detroit metro USA

Vacancy expired!

We are a specialized trucking company located out of Warren MI looking to add a dispatcher/load planner to our team. Hours will be Monday- Friday 2pm-10pm, take turn with weekend and after hours on-call rotation with other dispatchers

A preferred candidate would have experience in trucking, LTL dispatch, & logistics. An awareness of Federal regulations & Hours of Service. Also, possess strong computer skills, and communication skills, both verbal & written. The person chosen must have a willingness to learn, critical thinking skills, & the ability to multi task. Also, this job will be working closely with other dispatchers, drivers, customers & other co-workers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers

Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information.

Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail

Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.

Complete daily logs and trackers

Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis

Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer

Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary

Provides load exception investigation and reporting

Weighs alternative financial decisions before acting

Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred

English and Spanish

Two (2) plus years of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain preferred

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast-paced environment

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required

Strong customer focus

Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske associates

Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms

Pay is based on experience, please apply to obtain more information.

Contact : Mike Office: 586-826-9545 Ext:406 Cell: 313-673-4624

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