Job Details

Description

TITLE:Dispatcher

LOCATION: Houston, TX

POSITION REPORTS TO:Dispatch Manager

SCHEDULE: Night shift. 6pm-6am. 7-day schedule; must be able to work weekends and extended shifts, must have a flexible schedule.

COMPENSATION:Commensurate with experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a high level of service is maintained and delivery expectations are met, while maximizing efficiencies relative to customer needs
• Coordinate, schedule and dispatch drivers to appropriate locations according to orders, customer requests or specifications
• Ensure drivers arrive within scheduled timeframe as instructed by customer
• Identify priorities and utilize available resources effectively to meet these priorities
• Communicate effectively with customers, drivers, supervisors and co-workers, providing concise instruction or information
• Use effective listening skills to collect required information and escalate pertinent information
• Data entry and heavy volume of phone calls
• Confer with customers and/or other personnel to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment
• Assist drivers and keep coworkers informed of daily activities
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by manager

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must have strong mathematical skills with calculating percentages and mileage
• Experience working in the transportation industry or Basic understanding of Logistics/Transportation industry
• Locals only, must live within 60 miles of terminal
• Must have a flexible schedule, and be able to work nights and weekends
• Must be motivated, able to communicate effectively with co-workers and management and work well in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple deadlines
• Excellent data entry skills
• Stable past employment history
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word programs

PREFERRED

• 1 year experience dispatching product
• Experience working as a dispatcher in the fuel transportation industry
• Smartlogix experience
• SAP experience

Sun Coast Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.