Description
Join a fast moving logistics team that keeps freight flowing and delivery networks running smoothly as a Centralized Transportation Dispatcher! We're looking for someone dependable, sharp, and ready to take ownership in a role where every decision impacts on time performance and customer satisfaction. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, coordinating moving parts, and building strong communication lines with carriers and internal teams.
Contract Length: 6 months, with strong potential for extension
Pay: $21.50/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours
• Standard shifts: 7am–4pm or 8am–5pm
• Work from home Fridays available after training and trust building
Location: Austin, MN
What You'll Do
• Act as the key liaison between enterprise operations and motor carrier partners
• Coordinate freight plans based on ship locations and order details
• Review shipment data, quantities, weights, dates, destinations, and identify efficiency opportunities through a transportation management system
• Source carriers based on cost, reliability, equipment, and performance history
• Troubleshoot delivery challenges to keep freight on schedule and customers supported
• Handle inbound/outbound scheduling with shippers and receivers when needed
• Take on occasional overtime and weekend rotation
• Support miscellaneous projects assigned by Centralized Transportation management
What We're Looking For
Required:
• Strong dependability and consistency, as this role supports time sensitive customer operations
• Clear, confident communication (both written and verbal)
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions independently
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks with high accuracy
Preferred:
• Experience with Blue Yonder TMS (or other transportation management systems)
• Dispatch or motor carrier coordination experience
• Familiarity with order processing systems
• Strong organizational skills and ability to learn proprietary software
• Exposure to mainframe or warehouse management systems
Why You'll Love This Role
You'll be part of a collaborative team that keeps supply chains running, solves real problems every day, and supports major operations across the enterprise. If you enjoy structured work, logistics challenges, and building trust with cross functional partners, this is a great fit.
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