A Logistics Dispatcher plays a crucial role in the transportation and distribution industry by coordinating and managing the movement of goods and vehicles. Their job description typically includes tasks such as:
1. Scheduling and Dispatching: Assigning drivers and vehicles to routes and deliveries, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs while optimizing routes for efficiency.
2. Communication: Maintaining constant communication with drivers and providing them with instructions, updates, and any changes in delivery schedules or routes.
3. Tracking and Monitoring: Using GPS and tracking systems to monitor the real-time location of vehicles, ensuring they stay on schedule and addressing any delays or issues promptly.
4. Problem Resolution: Handling unforeseen issues such as traffic delays, breakdowns, or driver emergencies, and finding quick solutions to minimize disruptions.
5. Documentation: Keeping accurate records of dispatch activities, delivery schedules, driver logs, and any incidents or accidents, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
6. Customer Service: Interacting with customers to provide updates on deliveries, address inquiries or complaints, and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
7. Route Optimization: Continuously analyzing routes and making adjustments to maximize efficiency, reduce fuel costs, and meet delivery deadlines.
8. Safety and Compliance: Ensuring that drivers adhere to safety regulations, including hours of service and vehicle maintenance, and reporting any safety violations or accidents.
9. Inventory Management: Coordinating the movement of goods within warehouses or distribution centers, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient storage.
10. Emergency Response: Being prepared to respond to emergencies, accidents, or adverse weather conditions by rerouting drivers or providing assistance as needed.
11. Technology Utilization: Proficiently using transportation management software, GPS systems, and communication tools to streamline operations.
12. Team Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments such as warehouse, maintenance, and management to ensure smooth logistics operations.
Overall, a Logistics Dispatcher is essential for maintaining the efficient flow of goods, meeting delivery deadlines, ensuring driver safety and compliance, and providing excellent customer service in the transportation and logistics industry.
NOTE: Only applications sent in via the Google Form will be accepted, so please fill in the form attached if you are a fit for the role. /dd9EpvX21HN3ZEfV9
Benefits:
•Permanent WFH setup
•Paid leaves/year (accrual on the 1st year)
•Paid US Public Holidays
•Salary Evaluation: after 6 months
•Allowances
Contract: Independent Contractor – Full-Time Graveyard Shift
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Company: Accelerated Accessibility
Name: Grace Torno
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