Dispatch Coordinator

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Build, schedule, and consolidate product deliveries into truck loads through use of strategic routing software.  Monitors driver’s activity throughout the day to ensure deliveries are completed, productivity and safety measures are achieved, and any and all issues are resolved before end of day.  Communicates and updates MSI personnel with delivery details including changes, delays, delivery or pickup times/eta’s, and special handling requests.  Arranges for necessary preventive maintenance and repairs for equipment  Serves as the catalyst for maintaining customer, driver, warehouse, sales and management satisfaction levels by meeting delivery expectations without compromising safety or productivity  Monitor all transportation activities to ensure FMCSA and DOT compliance for both drives and vehicles (Hours of Service, GVWR, DQ Files, Medical & License Expirations, etc.).  Provides feedback to management for process improvement through running of reports or on site observations  Collects, systematically uploads, and stores all necessary documentation for outbound freight, driver compliance and vehicle maintenance records (Inspections, Citations, registration, POD's, Insurance, etc.) in accordance with DOT or Company guidelines.  Monitors driver and equipment utilization -provides feedback for under or over utilization  Partners with supply chain teams to solve delivery problems and strategizes on process improvement  Perform additional duties as required and or requested. Desired Candidate Profile  Experience using both warehouse and transportation systems.  1 year minimum experience dispatching drivers.  Experience using routing Software; Descartes Software Preferred.  Experience using or Safety geared software; LYTX/ Drive Cam Preferred.  Experience using ELD and asset tracking software; Geotab Preferred.  Experience maintaining DOT compliance for both Drivers and Vehicles Show more Show less