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POSITION SUMMARY:
Penske Logistics is looking for dispatchers to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement. On the job training and development to start a long-lasting career with an industry leader. Let us teach you the business!!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers
Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information.
Handle rate negotiations with carriers on spot rate basis
Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions.
Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred, high school diploma/GED required
Occasional travel (Up to 5%) and work the required schedule
Complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required.
Penske Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
401k with Company match and Cash Balance Saving Plan
Company discounts
Physical Requirements:
-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit ****to learn more.

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