Dispatch Team Lead

Trucking Dispatch Team Lead

LHH is seeking a Trucking Dispatch Specialist in Atlanta, GA. This role will support Trucking & Cross Border operations serving Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Contract Logistics divisions. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for a logistics professional who enjoys solving operational challenges, improving processes, and making a direct impact on business results.

The Trucking Dispatch Team Lead is responsible for leading Trucking & Cross Border activities, supporting first-mile and final-mile transportation requirements for Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Contract Logistics operations. This individual acts as a central point of contact for truck transportation activities and ensures internal and external customer requirements are met through exceptional service and operational excellence.

This role is part of a regional team supporting multiple locations across the United States and requires collaboration with both domestic and international stakeholders.

Operations & Dispatch Management

• Manage end-to-end trucking dispatch activities.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation movements.
• Support airport, seaport, and cross-border transportation requirements.
• Manage carrier relationships and vendor performance.
• Serve as the primary transportation resource for Air, Ocean, and Contract Logistics teams.
• Optimize transportation routing and identify operational efficiencies.
• Ensure service levels are maintained while meeting customer expectations.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Provide daily guidance and support to the trucking team.
• Lead through influence, collaboration, and process improvement.
• Develop and implement operational best practices.
• Assist with employee training and knowledge development.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Present operational recommendations and improvement opportunities to leadership.

Vendor & Carrier Management

• Manage local and regional transportation providers, including:
• LTL
• FTL
• Drayage providers
• Monitor transportation KPIs and vendor performance.
• Support transportation rate negotiations.
• Ensure tariff and pricing accuracy within transportation systems.
• Maintain strong relationships with carrier partners and service providers.

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop operational reports using multiple data sources.
• Analyze transportation trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize Excel to support reporting, vendor analysis, and operational decision making.

Experience

• 5+ years of trucking, dispatch, transportation, or logistics experience.
• Experience with in freight forwarding strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting domestic and international transportation operations.
• Understanding of trucking operations and carrier management.
• Experience managing end-to-end transportation transactions.
• Exposure to Air Freight, Ocean Freight, or both is highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience using:
• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Reporting and data analysis tools
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Experience with third-party logistics software is a plus.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Candidates who thrive in this position are motivated by the opportunity to make an impact. They enjoy improving processes, influencing outcomes, and contributing to the success of the business rather than simply completing routine daily tasks. This role offers visibility, ownership, and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements.

Work Environment

• Fully onsite position located in Atlanta, GA.
• Direct Hire

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled