Dispatch Supervisor

Brenntag • Reading, PA

4d

About The Position

Dispatches trucks and supervises drivers. Ensures the dispatch operations process runs efficiently and in a timely manner. Responsible for Supervising all Drivers, fleet’s care/services, and dispatching of Brenntag drivers, supporting all areas of 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, and coordinate with outside warehouses. Process driver paperwork, manage receipts & reimbursements, review and file DOT logs, and work with customer service. Daily communication of needs, issues, concerns related to customer order and product management. Work with materials management and coordinate inbound shipments with Material Management. Handle payroll with in-depth knowledge of Dayforce and in-depth knowledge of inventory/routing system. Assist with dispatch office operations, working the dispatch window to direct drivers, and work the truck scale. Serve as the point of contact for the 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. Other duties as given.

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
• 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
• Daily Communication of needs, issues, concerns related to customer order
• Work with materials management
• Coordinate inbound shipments with Material Management
• Daily communication of needs, issues, concerns related to product management
• Payroll (In-depth knowledge of Dayforce)
• In-depth knowledge of inventory/routing system
• 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
• Other duties as given

Benefits

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed