Sr Dispatcher (Manheim)

Sr Dispatcher

The Sr Dispatcher plays a critical role in facilitating the efficient and timely transport of customer vehicles to and from auction sites and other designated locations. This position requires strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage carrier relationships, resolve transport issues, and ensure customer satisfaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates the transport of customer vehicles to and from auction sites and other areas.
• Contacting customers to determine vehicle availability and condition
• Scheduling vehicle pick-up and delivery with customers and transporters
• Assisting with reconciliation of transporter related issues
• Notifying customer account representatives and transporter of vehicle transportation related issues
• Monitoring and reporting on customer and transporter performance.
• Compiles vehicle transportation related data and generates routine reports.
• Follows job related duties as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates transportation of vehicles by contacting carriers in the company's established network.
• Builds and maintain positive working relationships with network carriers.
• Tracks shipment / delivery information, resolving problems as they arise; problems may include missing vehicles, damaged vehicles, and late arriving vehicles.
• Escalates complex or difficult to solve issues according to established escalation procedures.
• Proactively locates new carriers to join the Cox network
• Audits carrier performance over time, identifying systemic issues and working with carrier representatives to resolve.
• Addresses customer and other transport issues escalated from team members, customers, carrier representatives or other stakeholders.
• Communicates and collaborates with internal partners to solve problems and ensure customers' needs are met.
• Provides advice and coaching for less experienced team members.
• Clearly communicates broader organizational objectives and the team's role / impact.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

High School Diploma / GED and 5 years' experience in a related field. OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree / certification beyond a HS diploma / GED in a related discipline and 3 years' experience. OR 7 years' experience in a related field. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to make decisions. Customer service skills. Strong problem solving and innovative thinking skills. De-escalation skills are required and flawless follow-up abilities are a must. Comprehensive knowledge of regulations impacting daily operations. (DOT national and state)

Preferred

3+ years' experience with at least 1 year of experience in logistics dispatching. Previous auto transportation / logistics experience strongly preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Typical office environment Subject to outside environmental conditions

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and / or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells or simply uses cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. In California and Washington, we will consider non-driving candidates who use alternate means of transportation in accordance with applicable law.