Dispatcher - Transportation/Logistics

Dispatcher

Our client, KL Harring Transportation, has a great career opportunity for an experienced Dispatcher, in beautifully scenic Bethel, PA! The ideal candidate for this full-time role will be highly motivated and organized in order to successfully coordinate the movements of drivers and equipment for our fleet of temperature-controlled reefer trailers.

This position will work out of the Operations Center in Bethel, PA, a 30,000 square foot temperature-controlled warehouse with dry vans, reefers and a modern fleet of Kenworth tractors.

The Dispatcher is also responsible for:

• Supporting our U.S. customer base

• Planning and management of shipments in a just in time environment

• Utilize computers, telephones, and provide accurate documentation to drivers for assignments, and provide supporting office operations accurate records

• Maintaining positive relations with drivers and staff

• Direct interaction with customers, drivers, 3rd party security monitoring firms, maintenance facilities, and others

• Creating reports, analyzing information, and making recommendations for continuous improvement

• Monitoring driver adherence to requirements, and administer disciplinary action when required

• Supporting additional areas beyond primary job responsibilities as needed

Experience and Skills Required:

• Prior experience in a similar role, A MUST

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• College degree preferred or equivalent experience

• Prior experience in transportation industry

• Familiar with software systems including the TMW (Operations) and Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• General knowledge of highway systems

• Have a culture of continuous improvement

• Highly organized with the ability to work on multiple projects at once

• Familiar with all federal, state and local rules and regulations

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work well as a team