Dispatcher, Transportation

# Dispatcher Mobile, AL 36612## Description
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** Perform logistics functions that may include reviewing, preparing and routing shipments, coordinating drivers, work crews, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to schedules or customer requests.  
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Excellent communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics software
* Excellent clerical and organizational skills to keep track of schedules, routes and personnel
* Knowledge of computers for scheduling and other dispatching duties
* Ability to multitask with different events happening at the same time
* Ability to work under stress and remain calm
* Ability to relay information in a fast-paced environment## Qualifications
** RESPONSIBILITIES****:*
* * Responsible for calculating routes and times of deliveries and making the necessary adjustments for sales and customers
* Establish delivery routes which are cost effective and compliant with Federal DOT guidelines while still maintaining an acceptable level of customer service, quality and satisfaction
* Ensuring the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments
* Scheduling and dispatching drivers, work crews, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to schedules
* Relaying information such as work orders or other messages to and from work crews or supervisors
* Using telephones, two-way radios or outlook email to contact employees
* Speaking with supervisor or customers to resolve problems, requests for services or equipment
* Preparing daily work such as schedules
* Preparing work orders for crew or receiving work orders from work crews
* Being in charge of communications within company assigned territories
* Keeping and organizing work requests, customer requests, completed work requests, charges for work performed, expenses for services performed, inventory records and other information.  
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS****:*
* * Position works primarily in a warehouse environment
* Constant telephone activity; must have a high comfort level of initiating conversation
* Moderate noise levels
* Occupation requires being sedentary greater than or equal to 80% of the time
* Work involves sitting, standing, hearing, talking, handling, reaching outward, reaching above shoulder, walking, squatting or kneeling, bending
* Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions
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