Traffic Dispatcher Jobs

Overview

This position requires extensive computer experience, leadership, organizational and analytical skills. The ability to work independently and with multiple teams simultaneously while prioritizing workloads is required. Written and extensive verbal communication skills are needed to support daily coordination with drivers, logistics centers, external customers, and vendors. Computer systems utilized include Excel, Outlook, Teams, PeopleNet, Transportation Manager, Dispatch Planning System.

Responsibilities

• Booking carrier loads on-line and Local Carrier Communications, as well as communication to Distribution Centers and Plants on Common Carrier opportunities
• Attendance at scheduling meetings
• Other Duties as assigned
• Backfill responsibilities for other Admin roles in the Traffic department
• Responsible for on-time deliveries to customers (scheduling)
• Manage PepsiCo Integrated Freight loads
• High School Diploma or GED
• Analyze daily shipment summary
• Daily routing duties for internal driver load board.
• Facilitate tag/run right meetings and shift transition reports
• Manage internal freight loads with Drivers and our Sales Partners
• Create Dispatch Board
• Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter.
• Work closely with our Sales Team to ensure accurate and timely delivery, along with issue resolution for any load issues.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of transportation industry particularly as it pertains to potatoes, packaging, ingredients, and finished product

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