Dispatcher

Job summary

The dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and tracking delivery activities, including scheduling inbound and outbound goods. They also communicate with warehouse and sales staff to ensure accurate routing and timely delivery of parts.

Job details

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! Responsible for dispatching and tracking scheduled delivery activities to ensure a timely process and flow of materials. Schedules the movement of all inbound and outbound goods and services with shipping, receiving, security and other departments as necessary. Essential Job Duties Dispatch trucks and all orders to be processed. Ensure parts and services are delivered in a timely manner. Set routes with drivers. Perform the manifest checking and ensure accuracy Communicate with sales, warehouse, and delivery staff on delivery and routing issues. Perform bin swaps Keep up to date on emails pertaining to all aspects of the dispatch department Ensure & assists that all returns are done correctly following company policy. Assists in loading trucks if required Assume other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Not responsible for supervising employees. Minimum Requirements Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED 1+ years of experience required Preferred Requirements No Preferred Education Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Intermediate computer skills. Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generallly solved by clear directions and procedures. Follows standard procedures with no decision making involved. Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager. Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager. No additional competencies required. Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and load trucks Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

What you’ll do

The dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and tracking delivery activities, including scheduling inbound and outbound goods. They also communicate with warehouse and sales staff to ensure accurate routing and timely delivery of parts.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. Basic computer skills and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are also required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits

Listed skills

• Route Planning · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dispatching
• Route planning
• Manifest checking
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Computer skills
• Data entry
• Logistics coordination
• Shipping and receiving
• Warehouse operations
• Planning
• Coordinating
• Decision Making
• Warehousing
• Sales
• Shipping And Receiving
• Inventory Management
• Computer Literacy
• Data Entry
• Supply Chain
• Scheduling
• Lifting Ability
• Warehouse Operations
• Material Handling

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Dispatcher
• Telephone Switchboard Operators
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

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