Job Opening: Dispatcher
Description
PROLOGISTIX IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED DISPATCHER FOR OUR CUSTOMER IN THE EAST MEMPHIS AREA!
MUST HAVE 3 years RECENT DISPATCHER EXPERIENCE
Shift: Mon-Fri (plus some weekends) 8am-4:30pm + OT
Pay: $25/hr
Job Responisbilities:
- Assign loads to drivers in Trinium, ensuring accurate allocation based on driver availability, equipment capacity, and operational requirements.
- Support drivers with day-to-day operational challenges and provide real-time guidance as needed.
- Generate daily Dispatch Reports, consolidating drayage planning activities using data from Trinium, customer reports, terminal appointments, and driver schedules.
- Schedule pickup and drop-off appointments through terminal websites and customer facilities.
- Monitor and track import and export container movements to ensure timely execution.
- Investigate completed and pending loads to maintain operational visibility and planning accuracy.
- Evaluate driver availability and assign loads based on qualifications, equipment, and operational needs.
- Communicate proactively with customers regarding drayage issues, appointment requirements, and service updates.
- Review and approve accessorial charges and coordinate with Settlement and Transportation teams to ensure proper billing and payment processes.
- Evaluate repair requests and determine when external repair providers are required.
- Ensure accurate and timely updates in operational systems and mobile applications.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, service quality, and customer experience.
For consideration, please submit Resumes to: [email protected]
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, transportation, dispatch, landside operations, freight coordination, or related fields.
- Experience coordinating transportation movements, container operations, dispatch activities, or carrier management.
- Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Skills
- A strong process-oriented mindset.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- The ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving.
- The ability to manage multiple movements, appointments, and operational priorities simultaneously.
- A customer-focused attitude and commitment to service excellence.