Senior Logistics Coordinator, Dispatch, Road Transport

Position: Senior Logistics Coordinator, Dispatch, Road Transport US
DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.

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Location:
Lancaster, TX

Division:
Road Transport US
Job Posting Title:
Senior Logistics Coordinator, Dispatch, Road Transport US
Time Type:
Full Time

Summary

The Senior Logistics Coordinator, Dispatch is responsible for coordinating complex transportation activities to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient movement of freight while delivering exceptional customer service. This role manages high-priority and specialized shipments, independently resolves complex transportation issues, and serves as a key operational liaison between customers, company drivers, contractors, partner carriers, and internal stakeholders. The position requires advanced transportation knowledge, sound decision-making skills, and the ability to balance customer expectations with operational requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Transportation Coordination & Account Management

• Coordinate complex daily dispatch activities for company drivers, contractors, and partner carriers.
• Independently manage assigned customer accounts and transportation activities to ensure customer expectations and operational requirements are achieved.
• Evaluate transportation requirements and determine appropriate services, equipment, and transportation resources within established operational guidelines.
• Manage high-priority, time-sensitive, and specialized freight movements while balancing customer requirements and operational constraints.
• Schedule and communicate pickup and delivery expectations with drivers, operations teams, customers, and transportation partners.
• Monitor shipment activity and proactively address service disruptions to minimize operational and customer impact.
• Track customer orders from initiation through final delivery to ensure timely execution and customer satisfaction.

Driver, Carrier, and Customer Support

• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned customers, company drivers, contractors, and partner carriers.
• Build and maintain positive business relationships through consistent, professional communication and responsive customer service.
• Independently resolve complex transportation issues involving service failures, delays, equipment availability, scheduling conflicts, and customer escalations.
• Coordinate service recovery efforts and communicate operational updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external transportation partners and agents to support customer and operational requirements throughout the United States.
• Support customer onboarding and operational implementation activities as assigned.

Operational Support & Process Coordination

• Utilize transportation management systems, dispatch software, and other business applications to support transportation operations.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, operational documentation, and system updates across multiple platforms.
• Coordinate with operations, billing, and other internal departments to ensure customer orders are complete, accurate, and properly executed.
• Analyze transportation activity and identify operational trends, service concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend practical process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
• Participate in operational initiatives and special projects designed to improve transportation performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by supporting the onboarding and training of new dispatch team members, sharing operational knowledge, and providing guidance to promote consistent service and best practices across the dispatch team.

Compliance

• Monitor transportation activities to support compliance with DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, company policies, and customer expectations.
• Maintain required transportation documentation and operational records.
• Assist with internal audits and compliance activities as needed.
• Communicate compliance concerns and operational risks to leadership as appropriate.
• Escalate operational issues requiring management involvement when appropriate.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support transportation and customer service objectives.
• Promote the DSV Road Transport brand through professional interactions and service excellence.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate's or…