WSS Dispatch Coordinator

Dispatch Coordinator

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator in our Pasadena office.

This role is to ensure that all goods presented by the Warehouse Department are delivered by the drivers at the correct address within the time limits set, in appropriate condition and together with the correct documents and appropriate cost.

To be successful in this position, you will need to be flexible, a team player, and need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Why Should You Apply?

Fun and diverse workplace

Competitive pay and benefits package

Generous paid time off

Great opportunities for advancement

Main responsibilities

• Update all ETA's through consistent monitoring with agents
• Schedule drivers
• Monitor the efficiency of the dispatch operations and driver utilization
• Ensure that transport is done in an efficient and cost effective way in line with demand
• Ensure compliance to all rules and regulations
• Responsible for correct document flow, reporting and tracking
• Report and take action to ensure professional and timely deliveries
• Keep delivery trucks maintained to appropriate standards, rules and regulations, including placard, certificates, etc.

Qualifications

Mandatory requirements

• Ability to communicate on all levels
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiatives
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of and experience within worldwide transportation methods and requirements
• Good knowledge of Dangerous Goods transportation regulations in all transport modes
• In depth familiarity and knowledge of transportation rules and regulations
• Ability to work outside normal business working hours

Additional preferences

• Dangerous Good Certification
• Maritime experience
• Systematic, organized and accurate
• Good knowledge of products carried

Wilhelmsen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation depending on experience starting at $25.00 hourly.