Logistics Scheduler - Longview, WA

Summary/Purpose:

The primary function of this Logistics Scheduler position is to develop and optimize the company’s network to generate freight revenue to meet profitability goals, including sourcing of outside capacity and adhoc freight. This position will require timely and professional communication and decision-making skills. The position represents the company in a positive image with employees, customers, and the community always performing in a safe and ethical manner.

Benefit Details:

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Automatic enrollment in Short & Long-Term Disability
• 4% employer contribution into 401k after six months
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Eligible for Performance Bonuses
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program: Earn a bonus for any qualifying candidate you refer to the company. The candidate must complete 90 days and be in good standing with the company, for the referral to be paid out.

• At Denali - We take pride in keeping our employees safe while at work so that they can return to their families each evening. As a testament to our commitment to safety excellence, we proudly offer the PEAKS Safety Program. Through this initiative, qualified drivers can earn extra in safety bonuses! Our PEAKS Program recognizes and rewards drivers who consistently prioritize safety in their daily operations. We believe in fostering a secure work environment while acknowledging the vital role our drivers play in our success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports the strategy and execution of company’s freight optimization transactions within all third-party freight in a time sensitive environment to meet and exceed customer commitments.
• Secures outside carrier capacity using various means of tendering of loads in support of operations.
• Works closely with other members of the transportation department and shares in the workload.
• Researches and locates good fit backhaul freight to minimizes empty trailers within the guidelines of the company.
• Assigns backhauls to appropriate scheduled supplier routes. Partner with engineers and/or suppliers to determine space availability on route trucks.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation for billing.
• Builds relationships and rapport with customers, schedules appointment times and communicates schedule deviations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in dispatch and backhaul scheduling
• Knowledge of freight movement and customer relations in the transportation industry is essential. Must possess strong analytical skills and demonstrate good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent personal computer skills. Possess working knowledge of transportation fleet models and general knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Safety: This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees. Accordingly, the Company will not engage in any form of employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The Company hereby affirms its desire to maintain a work environment for all employees that is free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination.