Transport Dispatcher

Suburban Propane•Whippany, NJ

10d

About The Position

Overview We are looking for a motivated Transport Dispatcher. As a Transport Dispatcher, you will be responsible for preparing and effectively communicating the economic dispatch of product to each retail location, and ensuring each location is supplied with an appropriate amount of product daily. When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for nearly 100 years. You join an organization with a strong sense of community that values safety, customer satisfaction, training and development, and teamwork. It’s an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable, clean energy future!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Transportation dispatch experience helpful but not necessary
Basic knowledge of computer concepts including Microsoft Office.
Ability to make economic decisions.
Understands or is willing to learn fuel delivery concepts and practices
As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

Coordinates propane supply logistics – meeting monthly contract volumes by balancing with locational needs to maintain seasonal storage levels
Collect and evaluate reports to determine source selection based on contract requirements and cost to deliver
Ensures transport delivered locations never run out of propane by using all available loading opportunities available and keeping locations informed on delivery status when applicable.
Analyzes and inputs data utilizing SAP and Microsoft Office products (i.e. truck loads, locations and load information)
Communicates with various internal groups (Product Supply, Fuel Accounting, Accounts Payable, etc.)
Coordinates with internal rail dispatch where applicable
Cross trains for and handles duties of other Product Supply Employees in cases of temporary absence
Builds relationships with Customer Service Centers (CSCs), third party carrier and supplier personnel
Handles administrative duties as requested by Management
Must be on call 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
Paid time off that increases with tenure
A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
Disability and life insurance
Employee recognition program
Generous tuition assistance program
Propane discounts, and more!
$57,884 - $72,355 annually (dependent on experience)
For eligibility and a full list of our benefit offerings please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/benefits/ .