Trucking Dispatch Specialist

5w1 month ago

DACHSER

Elk Grove Village, US · Full-time · $50,000 – $65,000

About this role

The Trucking Dispatch Specialist handles DACHSER's Trucking & Cross Border transactions to support Air, Ocean, and Contract Logistics first/final mile trucking requirements. This includes direct vendor management of local and regional service providers for LTL, FTL, and Drayage, ensuring efficient freight movement across multiple transportation modes.

Daily responsibilities involve distributing and discussing relevant KPI data for vendor management and coordinating additional truckers as needed using software tools like Ex Works and DrayMaster. The specialist also works closely with vendors to ensure tariffs are accurate in the TMS and renegotiates rates as necessary.

The specialist collaborates with the BPO Department to identify process and system improvement opportunities and presents improvement ideas to stakeholders. This role is performed in a traditional office setting with manual dexterity for office equipment and sitting for extended periods being common, along with occasional travel as required.

Developing relevant training for Air/Sea/Road/CL operations is a key part of the role, along with staying current on new industry and regulatory developments. The specialist optimizes and identifies synergies within trucking transactions to drive efficiency, contributing to DACHSER's global logistics network.

Requirements

5 years of trucking experience with focus on domestic & international freight forwarding desired.
Experience working with TMS systems required; specific experience with Ex Works system desired.
Demonstrated language proficiency (oral, comprehension and written) in English.
Mastery of Windows Office, specifically Word and Excel with advanced Excel skillset.
Industry and commercial awareness, as well as great organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills.
Enjoys working as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

Direct vendor management of local and regional service providers for LTL, FTL and Drayage.
Distribute and discuss relevant KPI data for vendor management.
Coordinate and execute additional truckers as needed using software tools (Ex Works and DrayMaster).
Develop and distribute relevant training as necessary to Air/Sea/Road/CL operations.
Work closely with vendors to ensure tariffs are accurate in TMS.
Renegotiate rates as necessary.
Optimize and identify synergies within trucking transactions.
Work with BPO Department to identify process and system improvement opportunities.

Benefits

Minimal physical demands with no heavy lifting; occasional exertion up to 50 pounds may be required.
Manual dexterity for use of common office equipment such as computers, copiers, and fax machines.
Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.