Dispatcher

Forward Air • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dispatcher is responsible for the planning, scheduling and dispatching of our customers freight. The role owns the relationship with our valued Independent Contractors and is instrumental in the successful coordination of the timely and accurate delivery of goods. The key responsibilities of this function are to provide exceptional support to our drivers, be quick to respond to questions and troubleshooting concerns and to pro-actively monitor the movement of freight to ensure customer satisfaction. Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean, and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs. We move freight, but we’re powered by people. Whether you’re in the warehouse, on the road, or behind the screen, every teammate keeps our global business in motion and brings logistics to life.

Requirements

• Self-motivated problem-solver with strong desire to meet customer needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
• Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environment
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus
• Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus
• Prior dispatch/load planning experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination, scheduling, dispatching and planning of customer freight shipments
• Act as the main point of contact for all driver facing communication via phone, Qualcomm and E-mail
• Develop a strong relationship with Independent Contractors within assigned fleet
• Offer exceptional support to drivers to ensure that their professional needs are being met
• Monitor shipments throughout transit in order to effectively meet delivery schedules
• Respond to customers efficiently, thoroughly, and professionally
• Manage customer and driver expectations to align with operational capabilities
• Monitor performance and available hours of Fleet Drivers
• Work cooperatively with customer service/sales to provide solutions for customers’ needs and resolve issues
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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