About This Role
This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. This vital role coordinates the movement of freight by efficiently dispatching trucks, managing routes, and ensuring timely deliveries. Your proactive communication skills and attention to detail will keep transportation operations running smoothly, supporting a commitment to exceptional customer service and operational excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of road transportation operations, utilizing advanced transportation management systems and GPS technology to optimize fleet performance.
Responsibilities
- Assign and schedule truck routes using vehicle dispatch software and transportation management systems like Oracle Transportation Management and SyteLine
- Communicate with drivers via multi-line phone systems, ensuring clear instructions and real-time updates on freight pickups, deliveries, and route changes
- Monitor GPS and GIS data to track vehicle locations, optimize routes, and improve overall fleet efficiency while adhering to DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
- Coordinate with internal teams on shipping & receiving schedules, freight details, and customer requirements to ensure seamless logistics flow
- Manage phone call interactions professionally, providing excellent customer service while addressing inquiries related to freight status or scheduling issues
- Maintain accurate data entry records for dispatch activities, vehicle maintenance logs, and shipment documentation
- Collaborate with supply chain partners, 3PL providers, and fleet management teams to streamline transportation planning and resolve operational challenges swiftly
Requirements
- Proven experience in road transportation operations or logistics dispatching with familiarity in transportation planning and supply chain management
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) along with experience using transportation management systems such as Oracle Transportation Management or Vehicle Dispatch Software
- Knowledge of GIS, GPS tracking tools, DOT regulations, and shipping & receiving procedures
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated communication skills including phone etiquette, internal communication protocols, and multi-line phone system handling
- Ability to analyze data for route optimization and operational improvements using analysis skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice to have:
- Additional certifications in logistics or fleet management
Benefits