Sr Dispatcher

Odyssey Logistics•Anchorage, AK

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Sr. Dispatcher Location: Anchorage, AK, USA About Odyssey Logistics Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage. Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years of dispatching experience in a trucking, drayage, or intermodal transportation environment.
Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation compliance.
Experience coordinating freight movement between warehouses, rail terminals, ports, and customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong customer service and communication abilities.
High attention to detail with accurate data entry skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience using transportation platforms such as eModal, UIIA, chassis provider websites, terminal websites, and ocean carrier portals preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the pickup and delivery of freight between customers, warehouses, marine terminals, rail terminals, and intermodal facilities.
Monitor shipment status, appointments, container availability, and dispatch schedules to ensure timely freight movement.
Communicate shipment updates, delays, scheduling changes, and transportation challenges with customers and internal departments.
Prepare and distribute daily dispatch reports while coordinating priorities with warehousing, transportation, customs brokerage, and operations teams.
Monitor driver Hours of Service (HOS) to ensure FMCSA compliance.
Maintain accurate shipment documentation, update transportation systems, obtain required permits, and ensure all records are completed accurately and confidentially.