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SalaryJob 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
- Experience: 2-4 years’ experience in moving industry dispatch
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Computer Skills: Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Access, Word), Database Management.
Other: Excellent communication skills, self-motivated and extremely detail
