City Dispatcher
Saia Inc.•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community. The City Dispatcher role oversees efficient freight movement to meet customer demands through dispatching, supervising, and scheduling pickups and deliveries. The company emphasizes providing support from day one, opportunities for learning and advancement, competitive compensation, and great benefits. Saia fosters a positive culture driven by core values such as dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, and safety.
Requirements
- Oversees efficient freight movement to meet customer demands through dispatching, supervising, and scheduling pickups and deliveries.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
- 2+ years of transportation and/or dispatch experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS400.
Responsibilities
- Optimizes driver and equipment allocation for efficient customer demand fulfillment.
- Supervises truck loading, unloading, and material and product movement activities.
- Manages driver assignments and shipping information in data management systems.
- Equips drivers with essential information and equipment details for efficient task execution.
- Trains new hires in job responsibilities and conducts road tests.
- Provides delivery status updates and ensures customer satisfaction.
- Develops a professional rapport with their assigned drivers.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Great benefits
- Rewarding superior employee performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
