Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher

Company: Delta Fuel Company
Location: Midland
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

LOGISTICS SPECIALIST / DISPATCHER POSTION:

*POSTION OVERVIEW: *

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to join Delta Fuel Company as a Logistics Specialist (Dispatcher). This position is a very important role at Delta Fuel Company and is part of the management team in the Transportation Department. The work is directly related to matters of personnel management, quality control, safety and health, legal regulatory compliance, and other administrative matters. The Dispatcher is a non-manual, office-based role responsible for planning and managing logistics, overseeing drivers' day to day operations, and customer service. This position regularly participates in the direction and supervision of drivers' work. The Dispatcher is involved in and makes recommendation regarding employment decision concerning drivers, including but not limited to decisions about hiring, coaching, performance appraisal, discipline, and termination of employment, which Delta Fuel Company weights and considers important. This position is the point of contact for customers while managing all aspects of the order form creation to completion, and controlling the flow and distribution of drivers, equipment, and product. This is a wonderful opportunity to become an important member of the team at Delta Fuel. This Dispatcher position is located in Shreveport, LA.

*ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: *

- Scheduling fuel/propane/lube truck loads

- Tracking fuel/propane/lube shipments to ensure all customers' requirement are met

- System and status updates to ensure visibility of all shipments

- Provide support for customers regarding their fuel order and request

- Actively participate in management team with Transportation Manager and other local mangers

- Manage daily delivery routes and schedule for drivers

- Create and oversee driver monthly schedule

- Manage and ensure Delta Fuel Company's compliance with HOS/ELOG regulations

- Recommend hiring, coaching, discipline, employment termination, and other employment status decisions and actions to management team

- Assist with Transportation Manager and local managers evaluating drivers' performance

- Monitors and validates accuracy of deliveries

*QUALIFICATIONS / POSTION REQUIREMENTS: *

- 3+ years' experience in a related field

- College degree preferred

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Google Drive

- Strong organization, problem solving skill, and ability to think creatively

- Ability to define a problem, collect data, identify, and apply solutions

- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

- Ability to soundly exercise discretion and independent judgement about important matters

- Professional written and verbal communication skills

- Managing/utilizing multiple systems

- Team Player

- Willing to work weekends and outside regular business hours during weekdays

Job Type: Full-time

Work Schedule: Weekend Availability

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Shreveport, LA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
* Dispatching: 3 years (Preferred)
* Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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