Dispatch Supervisor

Brenntag•Lancaster, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for supervising drivers and ensuring the efficient and timely operation of dispatch processes. The Dispatch Supervisor will oversee all drivers, manage the fleet's care and services, and handle the dispatching of Brenntag drivers for LTL, Bulk, and Transfers. This position plays a key role in coordinating shipping appointments, pickups, and managing driver operations across various facilities and bulk terminals. The role also involves extensive communication with customer service and materials management regarding daily needs, issues, and concerns related to customer orders and product management. Additionally, the Dispatch Supervisor will be involved in payroll, inventory/routing systems, and working the dispatch window and truck scale. A significant aspect of the role includes managing fleet documentation, driving asset utilization, and reducing common carrier spend.

Requirements

3 Years of Experience in distribution with a working knowledge of dispatching a fleet of drivers (required)
3 Years of supervisory/management experience (required)
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and bias for action

Nice To Haves

1 – 5 years Chemical industry experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Supervising all Drivers
Responsible for fleet’s care/services
Dispatching of Brenntag drivers, supporting of all areas of our business including LTL, Bulk, and Transfers
Handle all orders assigned to ship on company trucks
Manage the driver’s day to day operations out of various facilities and our bulk terminals
Coordinate shipping appointments and pickups
Coordinate with outside warehouses
Process driver paperwork
Manage receipts & reimbursements
Review and file DOT logs
Work with customer service for daily communication of needs, issues, concerns related to customer order
Work with materials management for coordination of inbound shipments and daily communication of needs, issues, concerns related to product management
Process payroll (In-depth knowledge of Dayforce)
Assist with dispatch office operations
Working the dispatch window to direct drivers
Work the truck scale
Point of contact for emergency line after 5 pm
Process paperwork as per procedures
Drive utilization of POD and OAV, assist with implementation of Project 44
Manage fleet documentation including PMs and annual inspections
Reduce common carrier spend by improving asset utilization and efficient order management and routing