Transport Dispatcher

About the role

The Dispatcher will provide communication and support of the Brenner Oil Transport Fleet. Perfect attendance, a willingness to work all shifts, and a positive attitude focused on streamlining routes and cost reductions are critical in this role.

Responsibilities

• Show particular attention to detail while demonstrating superior communication and customer service skills.
• Align closely with the Safety Department to ensure full compliance of all laws and regulations surrounding the fleet.
• Learn dispatching duties for all divisions to be cross-trained to handle any situation in any location, cover vacations, absences, etc.
• Forecast fuel demands using highly sophisticated inventory replenishment/dispatch software.
• Understand the business metrics of transportation and logistics and how dispatching decisions can significantly affect profit and loss for the Company and our Customers.
• Determine availability of trucks, site storage restrictions, trailer compartment size options, supply point options, delivery time requirements, driver DOT availability, traffic, construction and weather conditions.
• Coordinate with pricing department to maximize profit and minimize delivery disruptions by adjusting dispatch as needed.
• Adjust planned dispatch to accommodate changes in operating environment such as terminal outages, ASAP deliveries, cancellations, truck breakdowns, etc.
• Ensure orchestrated and timely loads and communication to prevent all customer run-outs.

Requirements

• Previous dispatch experience with a wide range of knowledge fleet, daily operations, drivers, scheduling, and terminals a plus.
• Ability to forecast fuel demands using highly sophisticated inventory replenishment/dispatch software.
• Understand the business metrics of transportation and logistics and how dispatching decisions can significantly affect profit and loss for the Company and our Customers.