Dispatcher, Transportation

PVS enables our world through the safe and reliable delivery of chemistry, either created by us or sourced through trusted partners. The products and services that we provide touch everyone in some unique way. We are passionate about the work we do and abide by our guiding principles, The Nicholson Nine, to be a safe and sustainable chemical provider the world trusts.

With a career at PVS, you'll play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of people.

The Dispatcher, PVS Transportation manages scheduling drivers, influencing a strong safety culture, developing and managing reports in Excel, and providing fluent communication between the drivers, customer service and management team.

• Schedule driver start time, load and delivery times
• Partner with drivers to manage and maximize Hours Of Service
• Monitor Daily Progress of drivers in all markets
• Monitor Daily workflow/XRS and TMW
• Print next day BOL’s, review for special instructions and place in corresponding mailboxes
• Ensure proper C of A is attached to BOL
• Review BOL for special instructions
• If late loads occur send email and contact CS group about late load
• If changes occur update dispatch sheets with any and all changes
• Contact CS about cancelled loads, product pickups and PO’s.
• Manage same day loads called in
• Be Cross Trained in all markets
• Work with Transportation Manager to schedule OOS equipment to be tested
• Assist in the documentation of procedures and policies
• Run weekly on-time report

Models and teaches the Nicholson Nine values in all supervisory activities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the department's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include:

Interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Solid understanding of the D.O.T. rules and regulations, the driver log book, and possess the ability to read driver logs and point out errors.
• Fluent in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Have the ability or experience required to operate in a mainframe and pc environment.
• Able to be on call by phone 24/7
• Must have experience in scheduling and dispatching trucks and drivers.
• 1-3 years’ experience in the transportation or logistics field.
• Transportation Management System experience is a plus.

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Matching

PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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