Dispatcher

Description

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886, we’ve been proudly family-owned for five generations, and our roots in the industry run deep. From our mills and storage facilities to our corporate offices, our jobs provide a safe and supportive place to grow and reach your potential.

Our experienced commodity traders manage grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and animal feed ingredients. We work closely with a wide variety of origin markets to move commodities to destinations with demand. Using our extensive transportation network—including rail, truck and barge—we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.

But we don’t just trade commodities, we deliver reliability, value and the promise of doing what’s right. Whether it’s ensuring quality standards or finding innovative solutions, we’re here to challenge the status quo and keep the industry evolving.

With a wide variety of career opportunities, you can find your fit, whether it’s working at one of our feed mills, managing logistics, trucking items to their destination or balancing the books at one of our office locations.

At JDH, we value hard work and the drive to seek out what’s next. Together, with our team of dedicated professionals, we believe we’re building a better future for agriculture.

Summary:

The Dispatcher is to manage and coordinate the schedules to insure full coverage at all times in freight executions with an emphasis on generating maximum revenue in deliveries of commodities and/or manufactured agricultural products to our customer base. The successful Dispatcher will also incorporate the JDH Culture in his/her daily routine while recruiting and dispatching Outside Haulers (OSH) to execute loads as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate delivery schedules according to such factors as truck capacity, least cost mileage, and loading/unloading times.
• Monitor delivery progress and adjust schedules as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of all dispatch activities.
• Executes loads out of designated origins from the Commodity Group Traders. Communicate with traders on new pickup/delivery locations and verify freight rates.
• Work closely and communicate with traders and customers to ensure timely delivery.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Previous experience in dispatching or logistics required.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Proficient in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and dispatch software.

· Knowledge of transportation regulations and requirements.

Physical Demands

· Frequent sitting, use of computer, communication via telephone

· Ability to navigate an office environment.

· Job may require occasional travel within the United States.