Job Summary
Join our dynamic team at Fireman Transport, LLC. as a Dispatcher and Customer Service Representative, where you'll be the vital link ensuring seamless transportation operations and exceptional customer interactions. In this energetic role, you will coordinate freight movements, manage dispatching activities, and deliver top-tier service to clients and carriers alike. Your proactive communication skills and logistical expertise will drive efficiency, optimize supply chain processes, and uphold our commitment to reliable transportation management. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in logistics, transportation planning, and customer engagement within a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Coordinate and dispatch freight shipments using transportation management systems such as Oracle Transportation Management and SyteLine to ensure timely deliveries.
- Utilize GPS and GIS tools to monitor vehicle locations, optimize routes, and enhance fleet management efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, carriers, vendors, and customers via multi-line phone systems while maintaining professional phone etiquette.
- Enter data accurately into systems like AS400 and transportation management platforms to track shipments, update statuses, and maintain detailed logs.
- Manage shipping & receiving schedules, oversee freight documentation, and ensure compliance with logistics protocols.
- Assist with supply chain analysis by reviewing transportation data, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing improvements for logistics workflows.
- Support fleet management activities by coordinating vehicle maintenance schedules and tracking fleet performance metrics.
Experience
- Proven experience in dispatching or transportation management roles within logistics or supply chain environments.
- Familiarity with transportation planning software such as Oracle Transportation Management or similar platforms.
- Strong analysis skills with the ability to interpret data from GPS systems, GIS tools, and transportation reports.
- Excellent communication skills coupled with professional phone etiquette for engaging with clients and drivers effectively.
- Experience working with multi-line phone systems, data entry tasks, and shipping & receiving procedures.
- Knowledge of freight operations, 3PL (third-party logistics), fleet management practices, and shipping regulations is highly desirable.
- Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail across various systems including AS400 and SyteLine. Join us in delivering exceptional service while managing complex logistics operations! This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their expertise in transportation management systems, supply chain coordination, and customer service excellence—all within a vibrant team environment!
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
