- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Responsibilities
- Dispatch carrier trucks, schedule and route drivers, cover back-hauls, and discuss delivery services with internal customers
- Responsible for ensuring the most efficient freight movement and cost-effective service by working with multiple business units to centralize third party trucking movements
- Ability to coordinate drivers locally and across the country with accuracy, respect, and excellent service
- Responsible to ensure compliance with DOT, Safety regulations and Responsible Care requirements
- Responsible to meet on-time performance requirements
- Resolve transportation problems with urgency and professionalism by working with a team and independently
- Maintain proper and up-to-date files on carriers
- Ability to quickly learn and train internal customers and external vendors on Transportation Management System
- Develop requests for proposals for truck shipments for various segments of the business. Analyze responses and manage the dispatch process once decision is made.
- Ability to quickly learn internal ERP systems. Oracle experience a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in transportation / logistics
- Effective listening and strong communication skills for interaction with drivers, customers and colleagues
- Ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve
- Able to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
- Must be a team player, and provide leadership
- Experience with a Transportation Management System preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer skills
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
Skills
OracleComplianceERP
