Warehouse Specialist - MIA Dispatcher

SwiftX

  • Miami, Florida
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Position Summary The Regional Line-Haul Dispatcher is responsible for daily Line-Haul Line-Haul transportation scheduling, routing, and operational coordination within the assigned region HUB. The dispatcher will play a key role in balancing service quality, cost efficiency, and resource utilization across regional and national networks.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMiami, Florida

    Description

    Description

    Position Summary The Regional Line-Haul Dispatcher is responsible for daily Line-Haul Line-Haul transportation scheduling, routing, and operational coordination within the assigned region HUB. This role ensures on-time departures, delivery performance, and real-time communication between warehouse operations, carriers, and the national fleet team. The dispatcher will play a key role in balancing service quality, cost efficiency, and resource utilization across regional and national networks.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Daily Dispatch & Operations Management-
      • Plan and execute daily dispatch schedules for line-haul and feeder routes within the assigned region.
      • Monitor driver check-in, loading, departure, and arrival status; address any in-transit issues such as delays, vehicle swaps, or accidents.
      • Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams to ensure smooth loading/unloading and minimize dock congestion.
    • Capacity Coordination & Carrier Management
      • Collaborate with the Fleet Department to allocate available capacity, including primary, backup, and emergency carriers.
      • Track carrier performance (on-time rate, communication response, cargo handling, etc.) and provide feedback for performance evaluation and penalty/reward recommendations.
      • Support new carrier on boarding, contract execution, and payment documentation.
    • Exception Handling & Communication
      • Log and handle first-level operational exceptions such as shipment delays, damages, or driver no-shows.
      • Escalate severe or recurring issues to the Fleet Department with detailed event reports.
      • Coordinate with customer service and warehouse teams to ensure timely issue resolution and client communication.
    • System & Data Management
      • Use the company’s TMS or dispatching platform for job assignment, GPS tracking, and data entry.
      • Generate daily/weekly operational reports and route performance summaries.
      • Verify shipment and delivery data with finance for billing and payment reconciliation.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration
      • Maintain effective communication with the warehouse, customer service, and finance teams.
      • Support seasonal operations, nationwide route adjustments, and urgent dispatch tasks as directed by the Fleet Department.

    Shifts: 5PM-1AM



    Requirements

    **Education:**

    Bachelor degree or above, preferably in Logistics, Transportation Management, or Supply Chain.

    **Technical Skills:**

    • Proficiency in TMS, Excel, and GPS tracking tools.
    • Strong analytical and communication skills.
    • Familiarity with U.S. interstate routes (e.g., I-5, I-10, I-80) preferred.

    **Personal Attributes:**

    • Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
    • Able to handle high-pressure situations and shift priorities quickly.
    • Willing to work night or weekend shifts during peak seasons


    Benefits

    ·         7 PTO days

    ·         5 Paid Sick Leave Days

    ·         6 Paid Holidays

    ·         401K 100% Matching up to 2%

    ·         50% Medical insurance, 100% Dental and Vision Insurance

    Pay Range: 20-25/hour for specialist

    Supervisor: 60K+

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