Job Description

• Coordinate and validate all deliveries using the Company’s Transportation Management System (TMS) to ensure timely routing of trucks, load pick up and drop off points, and generally scheduling of work
• Maintain required databases and logs of activities performed during shift
• Answer calls and respond to emails in a timely manner
• Validate and receive all deliveries using the Company TMS software
• Communicate and work effectively with shift opposite, particularly during handover
• Continuous computer work within various programs, regularly shifting attention to various types of visual equipment
• Make necessary time adjustments when dispatch times conflict with carrier times
• Add new loaders, carriers, and tools into TMS software, when required
• Coordinate with other team members to minimize unnecessary movements, over-ordered loads and ensure proper billing (i.e., customer paid trucking)
• Be a point of contact and assist with resolving schedule issues in partnership with management
• Represent the Company and our values with integrity while maintaining the highest ethical and legal standards with all interactions
• Adhere to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Ability to understand and execute a logical action plan
• Be receptive to constructive criticism and development opportunities
• Maintain professional demeanor in all situations and with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, and third parties
• Able to withstand extended periods of time reviewing data on multiple computer monitors and/or large screens, varying in size
• Excel at the ability to organize, multi-task, prioritize and work under time-sensitive deadlines while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor when adversity and multiple initiatives/priorities are encountered
• Possess high level proficiency of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Outlook
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to develop and sustain strategic relationships with vendors, carriers, and drivers, as well as with all levels of employees within the Company
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills including ability to read, write and speak English, and to promptly follow verbal and written directions in English
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, with minimal supervision
• Willingness and ability to work long hours, extended shifts and weekends to include on-call rotation

Demonstrated ability in the following leadership competencies

• Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships
• Develops Self and Others
• Builds Effective Teams
• Courageous Leadership
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Customer focus
• Decision Quality

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Computer systems capable to include Microsoft Suite
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• O&G industry experience
• Education/Experience in a role supporting logistics operations

Additional Details:

The Logistics Dispatcher 1 must work with an emphasis on individual safety and safety for others, including coworkers and third parties. Work is primarily in a climate controlled / office environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment.