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Primary Location: 6700 W. 73RD STREET, BEDFORD PARK, Illinois - United States of America , 60638 Job ID: R25006524

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Job Description:

This position uses data to create efficient dispatch plans, verifies service levels, addresses performance issues, and incorporates modifications into dispatch plans. This role oversees yard operations. This position coordinates drivers with load volume, ensuring trailers are in the correct locations and loaded or empty as planned. This person confirms accurate trailer inventory.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervises dispatch operations to coordinate with others and ensure dispatch plans are executed efficiently.
  • Ensures adequate staffing and equipment levels for transportation needs.
  • Oversees load/tractor planning and assignments, monitors load movement, and tracks the condition of equipment.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and tracks various dispatch and service reports and schedules.
  • Reviews driver hours to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Conducts hazardous materials audits.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Preferred
  • Willing to work flexible shift hours and on the weekends
  • Ability to multitask projects in a very fast-paced environment
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint (quality presentations) and Excel (VLOOKUPS and pivots tables)
  • Transportation experience - Preferred

Job Grade: 10D

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/nationalorigin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $27,65/hr to $39,90/hr. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience. Hired applicants are offered annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law, and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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