Transportation Dispatcher (7001-9/09-19)

If you are looking to work for a large, stable, well funded, LA based publicly traded company, 99¢ Only Stores is the place for you! 99¢ Only Stores is a $1 billion, 10,000+ employee, NYSE publicly traded company. We sell all items for 99¢ or less and these include brand name and private label food and beverages, health and beauty aids, household goods, toys and much, much more! 99¢ Only Stores is headquarted in the City of Commerce, CA. From our first store opening in 1982, the Company's chain of stores has expanded to over 260 in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas.

The Transportation Dispatcher will oversee all routes while increasing and maintaining consistent on time service in an efficient, cost effective manner.

• Dispatch driver assignments (volume ranges from 110 – 190 loads per day)
• Analyze and organize dispatch operations and procedures such as productivity reporting/tracking, preparation of personnel, filing systems, requisition of supplies, and other clerical services.
• Maintains contact with customers and outside vendors, including issue resolution.
• Supervise and oversee staff, processes, and equipment to ensure quality and timely deliveries to customers, as well as ensure adherence to all Federal, State and Local DOT laws.
• Plan, organize and assign daily route delivery schedules.
• Make loading and routing decisions as needed.
• Determine customer delivery days and times based on customer needs.
• Review daily routing in an effort to continually maximize efficiency.
• Use transportation technology to locate and report on driver(s) status.
• Handle delivery inquiries from employees, customers and drivers.
• Exhibit effective customer service skills including resolving service complaints.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and company policies and procedures 

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Bilingual- English/Spanish a plus.
• Strong DOT knowledge.
• Strong familiarity of Southern California area.
• Excellent computer and organization skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

What we offer:

We offer a casual working environment with excellent career advancement opportunities along with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plan with a very generous company match.

Background Check:

99¢ Only Stores conducts drug screening for all selected applicants as well as conducts a thorough background check that includes a review of credit, criminal, and motor vehicle history, confirmation of education and employment history.

No phone calls or agencies please. Only direct candidates' resumes will be accepted for this position. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please do not contact job poster about other services or products.

EOE