Dispatcher for Central Dispatch

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