Dispatcher - Reg 1

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Central Dispatcher

Department : Planning

Reports To : Sr. Director, Planning / Dispatch Supervisor

Role Summary

Organize and execute an effective and profitable operation including efficient scheduling of labor.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Maintain Communication with Drivers throughout the day; 24 Hour Availability On Call
• Assist with Confirming Pack / Load / Delivery Dates with Coordination & Planning
• Review Assigned Shipments with Driver’s on a Daily Basis
• Order Packing Material with Service Centers or Vendor thru a Purchase Order Program
• Confirm that CBC (Certified Background Check) Labor is Obtained and Documented by Assistant
• Enter Metric Scores in Secure Budd Net
• Submit Comdata Requests for Funds for Company Drivers; Labor, Motels, Fuel & Other Expenses
• Complete Job Order Tracking Sheet & Estimate for O / O’s for ICA Review and Cash Advance Loads
• Assist Drivers in Problem Solving; Coordinate with Inter-Departmental Staff (Coordinators & Planning)
• Update Move Line Notes accordingly
• Schedule Parking Permits and Approvals thru Coordination
• Reserve Shuttle, One Way Truck & Tractor Rentals (Penske, Budget & Ryder)
• Updated Coordination & Planning for Additional Authorizations(Packing & Weight Overages)
• Interface with General Managers & Warehouse Staff
• Schedule Shipments into and out of storage with Warehouse Managers & Agents
• Assist Fleet to insure Driver’s Logs, Driver’s License & Driver’s Medical Cards are current
• Manage Driver Time Off Requests
• Update Docuware with Driver Provided Pictures, Tare, Gross Weights and Shuttle Documentation
• Other tasks as assigned by the Senior Director of Planning

Qualifications and Experience

Other : Excellent communication skills, self-motivated and extremely detail