Transportation Dispatcher/Supervisor

J Polep a division of National Convenience Distributors serves customers in the Northeastern United States as the 4th largest full-line convenience store distributor. Our group of companies have shared nearly identical family values, corporate cultures, and customer-centric philosophies for generations. We work to continue and enhance our legacy of excellence and shared beliefs while providing value-added services and personalized product recommendations that nurture long-term relationships. By employing talented individuals who bring their experience, knowledge, and commitment to National Convenience Distributors, we are able to transform and grow not only our business but even more importantly, provide a positive and rewarding environment for all our team members.

TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR/DISPATCHER: Chicopee, MA

This is a night shift position 11:30 p.m. until 8 a.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Dispatching drivers

· Manage load assignments

· Coordinate workflow to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries.

· Support daily driver activities including safety, DOT compliance, and management of deliveries

· Assist with training of drivers. Provide feedback to drivers on performance and safety.

· Daily monitoring of fleet drivers for route performance and adherence to planned route

· Answering phones and emails

· Work with vendors for repair of equipment

· Communicating updates on delivery times.

· Conduct general warehouse/housekeeping duties.

Qualifications:

· Supervisory, transportation, and training skills

· Effective communication skills; excellent attention to detail and decision making skills

· Basic working knowledge of menu driven computer applications including MS Office

· Team oriented with good interpersonal skills; Can-do attitude, Get-it-done frame of mind

· Self-motivating and innovative – Think outside the box

· Knowledge of DOT regulations

· Comfortable working with customers as well as sales, accounting and other departments.

· Able to work in a warehouse terminal environment. Able to operate power industrial truck (jacks and/or forklifts).

· Commercial Driver’s License, CDL, preferred but Class D license required.

The company provides a competitive compensation package including medical insurance, paid-time-off and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Program