Petroleum Dispatcher

Wingard Fuels, Tri-County's premier supplier and deliverer of home heating oil, gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuels is seeking an experienced Petroleum Dispatcher to join our team!

The Petroleum Dispatcher plans, schedules and coordinates efficient daily delivery of petroleum products in a fast-paced office setting.

Essential Job Functions of the Dispatcher:

• Builds routes and sequences deliveries using dispatching system, mapping software and resources available.
• Reviews customer account information to ensure scheduled deliveries are timely and customer accounts are in good standing.
• Forecasts daily and weekly demand based on weather, customer needs and degree day accumulation.
• Analyzes and optimizes customer schedules based on activity and usage.
• As needed Assist with billing and collections functions to ensure a high level of customer service is maintained and collection. targets achieved by reviewing accounts and taking proactive approach to minimize AR risk.
• Communicates with drivers regarding route exceptions.
• Provides driver feedback to Management.
• Inputs and tracks degree day statistics.
• Records fuel inventory.

Ideal Skills, Characteristics and Background for the Dispatcher:

• Great judgment and ability to apply knowledge to a new set of circumstances for daily route.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Committed to customer service.
• Team player and collaborator with a positive approach to interactions.
• Strong time-management, organization and project management skills.
• Prior experience in a logistic or analytical role (prior dispatch experience preferred).

Job Type: Full-time