Dispatcher

Company: Samuels & Son Seafood Company
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Samuels and Son Seafood, the nation's leading purveyor of fresh and frozen seafood has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Transportation Dispatcher. . This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growth-focused culture, an opportunity for continuous advancement within the organization and a competitive compensation and benefits package.Key Responsibilities:

• Route all trucks
• Generates Daily Driver Schedule - Schedules staff to meet workload requirements and reviews schedules to ensure adequate coverage is in place
• Maintains Vacation Schedule for Transportation Department
• Monitors Driving Staff Uniforms
• Works with Logistics Manager following guidance and directions
• Utilizes the GPS system
• -Enters orders and processes invoices utilizing Unix system
• Works closely with sales staff to ensure that customer requirements are identified and met.
• Handles customer inquiries regarding deliveries and ETAs.
• Conducts ride along's with drivers and provides reports.
• Checks returning drivers/conducts driver audits. Monitors driver logs.
• Works closely with the Logistics Manager to ensure department is running in a professional and efficient manner.
• Provides Route Analysis, tweaks to create efficient routes
• Prepares Truck Load Analysis.
• Communicates with Shipping and Operations Manager to ensure loading of routes and deadlines are met
• Ensures that the green route card is accurate and completed as per protocol.
• Communicates with Office Manager when it comes to changes and problems to keep the loading process moving in a timely manner.
• Communicates with the Yard Jockey to ensure safe and expedient change of trucks in bays to keep the process moving in a timely manner. Safety protocol must be followed and enforced.
• Proactive in recommending changes to methods or procedures in order to improve efficiency and timeliness of operation.
• Assist in monitoring schedules, breaks, lunches, attendance and timeliness of personnel and take action when issues arise and seeking counsel when necessary from appropriate managers.
• Ensure Company policies are being followed, including dress codes.
• Warning reports for corrective action need to occur as well as commendations for personnel who exceed expectations.
• Other duties, including operational as assigned. PI180957926

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