DISPATCHER / TRAFFIC MANAGER:
Consumer Products Distribution Company looking for a highly motivated, multi tasked and experienced individual to manage day-to-day operations of its In House Freight Company and Third Party Carriers to coordinate and schedule all product movements.

Job Responsibilities: Hands on manager of traffic department with staff

• Company owned trucks and trailers; Dispatch Company owned and operated fleet of 11 over the road sleepers and 2 day cabs. Must insure that Company owned trucks have maximum usage.
• Manage all Company drivers including all trip paperwork.
• Manage all paperwork including State and Federal compliance reports.
• Manage fleet maintenance program and repairs.
• Coordinate and schedule all product movements to insure that all pick-ups and deliveries are handled promptly and tracked until complete.
• Acquire and dispatch back hauls when needed to insure maximum usage of Company owned trucks and trailers.
• Develop business for Company owned trucks by gaining new customers.
• Analyze logistical problems and produce new solutions.
• Consistently monitors the quality, cost and efficiency of the freight movements.
• Maintain accurate data with freight order warehouse systems.
• Third Party Carriers; actively negotiate and manage transportation costs and rates with outside carriers and transportation companies for all modes of transport.
• Keep informed of logistics technology advances, initiate changes designed to improve control and efficiency of the traffic department.

Requirements

• Experience in distribution industry preferred.
• Experience with domestic transportation logistics a must. International transportation logistics a plus.
• Ability to meet strict time frames in a fast moving environment.
• This candidate must have good customer service and excellent communication abilities with strong leadership skills.
• Applicant must be flexible and able to work extended hours and be on call as needed.
• Strong PC skills

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

 Please submit resume to 7209-br@spartanstaffing.com with salary requirements.