Dispatcher for Central Dispatch
TForce FreightJob Description
Job Summary
The Central Dispatch Supervisor manages and coordinates the timely movement of customers freight while utilizing resources in the most cost-effective manner. They assess freight volumes and forecasts to execute load planning. This position provides integrated and comprehensive line haul solutions, generates reports, and coordinates line haul communication for a given region. The Central Dispatch Supervisor analyzes TFF operational performance to identify improvement opportunities and maximize efficiencies. They supervise specialists and clerks within a region and communicate extensively with field operations personnel so that plans are understood, and expectations are met.
Job Responsibilities
- Review freight volume and forecasts with Operations to conduct load planning (e.g., staffing needs, driver availability, etc.), meet operational targets, maintain cost-effectiveness, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Create contingency plans for excess and low freight volume in specific lanes to meet operational goals and prepare for variances (e.g., driver issues, late arrivals, weather delays, mechanical failures, etc.).
- Communicate plans with Operations to handle freight volume and maintain service levels.
- Monitor freight movement to anticipate and identify key issues impacting cost and mitigate delays.
- Plan equipment needs for contracts, rails, etc. to reduce non-productive schedules and cost.
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.
- Employer will not sponsor visas for position
- Pays Close Attention to Detail
- Incident Investigation
- Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge
- Manage Reports
- Bachelor's Degree (or internationally comparable degree) -Preferred
- Willing to work flexible shift hours and possibly on the weekends -Preferred
- Experience in a production/processing environment and/or trucking industry -Preferred
About TForce Freight
TForce Freight
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