Title: Dispatcher

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77034

Company Name: Univar Solutions USA LLC

Requisition ID: 31644

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Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

Primary Purpose:
The dispatcher will be responsible for working closely with the Transportation Supervisor to ensure the execution of daily transportation operations. The dispatcher will dispatch the daily work to include the safety of drivers, adherence to standard operating procedures, planning and/or scheduling routes, maintaining, and updating regulatory DOT, FMCSA, EHS, and other compliance requirements. The dispatcher collaborates with the Branch Operations Supervisors, Branch Operations Manager, and District Transportation Planner to ensure seamless customer service by coordinating with Warehouse timely product carrier pick up or loading of fleet trucks when the product is ready for dispatch.
Deliverables:

General
• Supports the safe, efficient, legal, and economical transportation-related activities within the Branch by monitoring driver performance.

Private Fleet Dispatch
• Supports sales efforts consistent with corporate and regulatory compliance, health, safety, and environmental affairs.
• Coordinate timely movement of freight to meet customer demands.
• Tracks efficient utilization of drivers and equipment.
• Schedules deliveries with Company equipment and set-up common carrier pick-ups.
• Works with District Transportation Planners on carrier pick-ups.
• Schedules driver work including alternate coverage, time off, holidays, and emergencies

Fleet Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance (DOT, Hours of Service, Training)
• Responsible for all branch transportation-related maintenance/housekeeping of equipment and fleet.
• Monitor driver hours of service.
• Assist in ensuring trucks and trailers have appropriate licensing and permits.
• Monitors driver credentials and renewals (Hazmat/Tanker endorsements, TWIC, etc.).
• Assist in maintaining driver files for compliance to meet audit requirements and regulatory compliance
Misc.
• Answers shipping office phones and emails.
• Identifying efficiency gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• This is an office role that requires daily physical attendance. Dispatcher is required to be on-site during duty hours.
• Role may require after-hour support and communications as needed
Education/Experience/Training:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Knowledgeable in DOT, FMCSA, and Hours of Service regulations.
• Organizational and time management skills
• Basic understanding of Transportation Management software and SAP preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
• Previous experience dispatching Class A drivers a plus.
• Previous experience using TM/dispatching software desired.
• Some product knowledge and chemical industry background and/or chemistry classes a plus.
• Prior experience dispatching in a unionized environment desired.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.