Sr Dispatcher

Odyssey•Anchorage, AK

6d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and directing the pickup and delivery of local and regional freight while ensuring efficient transportation operations and exceptional customer service. This role works closely with drivers, independent contractors, warehouses, customers, marine terminals, and internal departments to ensure shipments move safely, accurately, and on schedule while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. We're looking for an organized and customer-focused logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced transportation environment. The ideal candidate has strong dispatching experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple shipments while ensuring regulatory compliance and outstanding service.

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.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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.