Dispatcher - Control Tower

GEODIS • Brentwood, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months related experience and/or training
• Prior Dispatching experience in a fast-moving environment preferred
• Critical Understanding/Emphasis on time-sensitive deliveries dealing with medications, specimens
• Ability to solve problems in a quick manner, as time is of the essence
• Geographical understanding and comprehension a plus
• Certifications in HIPPA Training & Blood Borne Pathogen Training a plus
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Responsibilities

• Logs all orders booked and all work performed onto dispatch sheet
• Dispatches all runs in a timely manner to ensure deliveries are made as scheduled
• Provides customers with accurate and timely information regarding activity
• Assists Terminal Manager in all phases of managing the operation
• Assigns vehicles according to factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight requirements, and preference of user
• Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return
• Investigates overdue vehicles
• Directs activities of drivers via call or texts per our customers' requirements
• Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center
• Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise
• Leads through example in maintaining the safety and 5S physical properties of the multi-site operations
• Works with customer on requested projects and inquiries. Effectively communicates results to customer and campus and regional leadership.
• Participates in monthly business reviews and provides Inventory Control results and any actions being taken to improve

Benefits

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community

What This Job Offers

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