Dispatcher

NX Automotive Logistics•Greer, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

NX Automotive Logistics is looking for a production/warehouse dispatcher. The Operations Departments operate in a warehouse or manufacturing environment and associates are subject to moderate amounts of dust, dirt, and odors, primarily produced by packaging materials and the operation of propane-powered forklifts as well as noise primarily produced by production equipment. Temperatures during the year will vary. Frequently operate a computer, read, write and interact with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. They move about within the facility and may travel to other locations.

Requirements

Previous Dispatcher Coordinator experience is preferred.
Possess knowledge of warehousing and transportation functions.
Must have timely and effective communication skills to communicate with management, associates, drivers/carriers, and customers.
Microsoft Office proficient, intermediate computer skills.
Knowledge of SAP and YSP “Yard Management System” is preferable.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and verbal/written communication skills.
Reliable and dependable.
Flexible to perform other job functions.
Work additional hours, if necessary, to complete daily tasks and meet customer/business needs and demands.
Ability to work flexible hours and or shifts to accommodate business needs.
As a condition of employment with NX Automotive Logistics - South Carolina, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and to successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous Dispatcher Coordinator experience is preferred.
Knowledge of SAP and YSP “Yard Management System” is preferable.

Responsibilities

Schedule, monitor and communicate yard trailer movements, including empty and loaded trailers to various locations from in/out of the warehouse via SAP.
Maintain all Trailer Tracking Logs.
Assign trailer movements to the yard management contractors via SAP.
Assign hourly scheduled outbound loads (Bordero’s) to the loaders, complete the trailers systematically in SAP, update order/trailer status and identify empty carrier trailers needed for future scheduled loads.
Create PTAs (Premium Transportation Authorizations) via SAP system and prepare the necessary documentation and communication to fulfill these high priority “rush” order movements.
Provide support to truck drivers by assisting them with necessary documentation to retrieve completed loads, validating carriers, pick-up numbers, BOLs (Bill of Ladings), driver signatures and log information.
Review internal and external emails, manage paperwork, scan all necessary freight information and logs, and perform order and shipment research as required.
Monitor the progress of outgoing shipments and provide support by escalating issues related to outbound order completion, trailer availability, and other issues that may arise.
Utilize email, 2-way radio communication, and company cell phones to ensure effective communication with Leadership, Yard Drivers, Carriers, Dispatch team, third-parties representatives, and the customer.
Maintain a high-level performance in all functional areas to meet customer requirements, expectations, and avoid any negative impact to Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
This position will require cross-training in multiple dispatcher roles (Inbound/Outbound) and flexibility to move between those roles as assigned or as the need arises.
Perform other duties within the operation as needed.