Warehouse Logistics Dispatcher

Job Description Job Description Grocery Distributor seeking Logistics Dispatchers
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With potential growth
Schedule: Start time is 3:00 AM.
Candidates must be flexible and available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
The client is looking for a reliable candidate who is open to working Saturdays and Sundays and willing to work up to 6 days per week during busy periods.

Responsibilities
Assign contracted carriers to shipments under the direction of the Logistics Manager
Follow carrier routing and load tendering instructions for truckload (FTL) shipments; handle less than truckload (LTL) as needed
Maintain direct communication with carrier dispatch and drivers to coordinate shipment inquiries and status updates
Confirm and process orders and bills of lading with accurate rates and information
Use best judgment to manage last-minute shipment requests in the absence of the Logistics Manager
Scan, file, and log daily paperwork; maintain detailed shipment records for brokerage purposes
Send paperwork to the command center/back office to ensure timely carrier payments and shipper invoicing
Provide timely communication to customers and internal personnel about shipment status
Serve as point of contact for carrier dispatch departments, offering customer service and scheduling carrier pickups
Document daily shipment details such as arrival, loading, and shipping times
Create, update, and close out entries in the transportation management system
Troubleshoot shipment issues and escalate to management as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have 2 years of experience related to traffic management
Working knowledge of DOT regulations related to brokering, shipping, and receiving freight
Complete knowledge of transportation documentation
Ability to follow written instructions, communicate clearly, and write effectively at all levels
Above average math comprehension and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications
Some college education preferred
Experience brokering freight, ideally with a current customer base
Brokerage, freight forwarding, and 3PL training preferred
Familiarity with TruckMate, PC Miler, or other transportation management systems
2+ years of traffic management experience
Company Description Epic Personnel Partners, LLC is a privately held woman-owned staffing firm. We value our relationships as well as your time and wish to make the most of all our interactions. We spend time listening to your needs to ensure we fully understand what you are looking for, the challenges you face, and the goals you seek to accomplish by working with us. Our goal is to add value to by sourcing, interviewing, and placing the right person in the right position. We accomplish this by utilizing cutting-edge technology, which enables us to reach out to a larger pool of professionals to identify the best fit.

We do not just focus on the academic background and on experience of a candidate, but also on the personality type and the candidates habits and interests. Our approach allows clients to see and assess the applicants even before they meet the potential candidate.

We have a proven track record of success, providing staffing and recruitment services to clients for more than two decades.

Visit us at epicpp.com to discover more about our organization.

Epic Personnel Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Company Description Epic Personnel Partners, LLC is a privately held woman-owned staffing firm. We value our relationships as well as your time and wish to make the most of all our interactions. We spend time listening to your needs to ensure we fully understand what you are looking for, the challenges you face, and the goals you seek to accomplish by working with us. Our goal is to add value to by sourcing, interviewing, and placing the right person in the right position. We accomplish this by utilizing cutting-edge technology, which enables us to reach out to a larger pool of professionals to identify the best fit.\r\n\r\nWe do not just focus on the academic background and on experience of a candidate, but also on the personality type and the candidates habits and interests. Our approach allows clients to see and assess the applicants even before they meet the potential candidate.\r\n\r\nWe have a proven track record of success, providing staffing and recruitment services to clients for more than two decades.\r\n\r\nVisit us at epicpp.com to discover more about our organization.\r\n\r\nEpic Personnel Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.