Fuel Dispatcher Redmond Hub

Job Description

Job Description

The Dispatcher position provides oversight and implementation of the day-to-day operations of the Logistics Department. Includes organization of processes to assist in efficient workflows and utilization of assets, employees, and resources. Operates as a critical link between customer (both internal and external), driver group and management. Evaluates needs with regards to sourcing, allocation and product control. Understands the business implications of the decision-making process and provides solutions to ensure high quality service.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Monitors fuel inventory levels at both company operated, and dealer operated sites.
• Coordinates equipment availability and maximizes utilization.
• Schedules fuel delivery and maintain required inventory levels.
• Establishes efficient business practices with the technology provided.
• Creates orders required for 3rd party carriers.
• Delivers consistent results with the dispatch team.
• Ensures accuracy for downstream efficiency.
• Communicates with suppliers and customers.
• Proactively recognizes situations and promptly solves problems.
• Understands process and works to fix at source of issue.
• Provides input on processes, procedures, or new approaches.
• Understands and applies principles, concepts, theories, technologies and standards of Logistics.
• Develops and applies specialized knowledge within Logistics.
• Deepens knowledge through exposure to new assignments and continuous learning.
• Knowledge of related industry considerations.
• Good working knowledge and demonstrated ability utilizing systems, tools and procedures to accomplish job.
• Builds deeper understanding of processes, procedures, customers and organization.
• Assists program or process development and implementation.
• Applies research, gathering, analytical and interpretation skills to operation of Logistics.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate complexity.
• Evaluates and resolves data integrity issues.
• Interprets generally defined practices and methods.
• Recognizes and acts on inconsistencies in data or results and fixes the problem.
• Identifies driver issues and develops an action plan.
• Works on assignments where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making choices, decisions or recommendations
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Involved with local or business specific engagement initiatives to support overall improvement of the Logistics Department.
• Works under general direction.
• Work is guided by objectives of the area or assignment.
• Refers to established policies and precedents as needed.
• Applies discretion and independent judgment to identify when deviation from standard practice is required without prior approval.
• May set project timeframes and priorities based on project objectives and ongoing assignments.
• Assumes responsibility to improve service, efficiency and quality of work.
• When assigned to a team, actively participates on small to medium sized project teams in support of interdepartmental solutions.
• Knowledge of system development methodology, system architecture and analytical / problem solving skills.
• 3 + years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Education and Work Experience :

Skill Set

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note : This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

This job description describes the essential functions of the described position. It’s not an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or qualification of the job.