Logistics Dispatcher

Kapco Career•Grafton, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled position working overseeing logistics dispatch team. Create daily truck routes that keep costs down but meet customer-scheduling needs. Use routing software to establish daily communication with drivers and adjust to last minute changes. Work with drivers and dispatchers to follow OSHA and DOT regulations while satisfying internal and external customer’s needs. Work with the fleet of drivers and various equipment. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

Experience leading a team or group.
Strong problem solving skills and ability to multi task.
Attendance
Continual improvement.
IT Skills, including experience with MS Office
Organization, cleanliness and neatness in assigned area
Cooperation, responsiveness, dependability and proper attitude in dealing with others
Conformance to company personnel, safety, quality and housekeeping policies, procedures and practices.
Effective written and oral communicator.
Attainment of individual written goals.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Create Bills of Lading and company pack lists.

Responsibilities

Develop delivery routes and maintain contact with drivers throughout the day.
Follow and provide guidance regarding OSHA and DOT rules and regulations.
Understand Hours of Service, Electronic Logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports, and Cyntrx.
Collaborate with team to modify daily routes to accommodate the needs of customers.
Prioritize job responsibilities frequently due to aggressive deadlines and identify and resolve delivery issues to maintain positive internal and external customer relations.
May also perform duties as a backup planner as needed.
Identify and evaluate special needs in the method or mode of transportation, load planning and carrier assignments based on customer requests and expectations.
Cultivate strong relationships with drivers and customers to reduce the stress that comes with last minute schedule changes.
Ensures that all the work and safety procedures, rules and regulations are properly applied and enforced with the personnel of Department.
Understand NMFC and classes of freight.
Other duties as assigned.