Dispatch Scheduler
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Dispatcher, Transportation & Logistics
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position:
Dispatch Scheduler (Albany Market)
Reports to:
Distribution Manager
Shifts:
12 - 9 P.M.
1 - 10 P.M. (Shifts include 1 hour Meal Period)
2 - 11 P.M.
Pay: $62,353.20 - $75,000.00 per year
Position SummaryThe Scheduler is responsible for planning and optimizing future work, ensuring routes are efficient, balanced, and cost-effective. This role focuses on tomorrow and beyond, not same-day execution.
Key Responsibilities- Build and optimize delivery routes in advance (1-2 days out)
- Balance workload across drivers and regions
- Schedule customer deliveries based on priority, geography, and efficiency
- Plan around capacity, equipment, and staffing levels
- Prepare dispatch-ready routes for the next day
- Adjust schedules based on weather, market conditions, and demand spikes
- Work with management and dispatchers on strategic planning
- Analyze routing efficiency and suggest improvements
- Review prior-day performance and adjust future schedules accordingly
- Strong analytical and planning ability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with routing/logistics software (ADD's E3 preferred)
- Ability to anticipate problems before they happen
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in logistics planning, scheduling, dispatch support, or operations coordination preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational ability
- Proficiency with routing, scheduling, or logistics software (Add Systems E3 preferred)
- Ability to think ahead and plan multiple days in advance
- Strong understanding of efficiency, workload balancing, and operational planning concepts
- Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day direction
- Strong communication skills for coordination with management and operations teams
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Position Dispatch Scheduler JC 55
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