Evening/Weekend Dispatcher
Job Summary
Our Broker Dispatcher will oversee the brokered freight activities including:
- Evening and weekend dispatching and tracking. Position would require in office training during Monday - Friday 8am-5pm hours and then the job can be performed remotely on evenings and weekends.
- Coordinate shipments and provide customer service for all areas relating to brokered shipments.
- Route, consolidate (when possible), and book shipments with carriers and agents.
- Seek, establish, and maintain relationships with carriers and agents to secure truck capacity to service our customer’s needs.
- Reduce costs and increase profits.
- Be self-disciplined and deliver results in a timely manner.
- Maintain and update database of contacts for carriers and agents.
- Negotiate rates with carriers and agents.
- Monitor service levels of carriers and agents.
A great opportunity for a candidate with a drive to succeed and a "get it done" attitude. Experience is preferred but not required. Only applicants with the drive to succeed and provide exceptional service should apply.
Position Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Customer Service).
- Must possess a strong sense of urgency & thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Solid negotiation skills.
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package (i.e. health, dental, matching 401K, bonuses, etc…)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)
- Freight Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Essington, PA 19029: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Essington, PA 19029