Barge Line Dispatcher Trainee

Where

Columbia, IL

What you'll be doing

The candidate gather and record daily barge traffic. Dispatch barges to meet customer expectations in most efficient and cost effective manner. Monitor barge load/unload activity. Direct and manage barge cleaning and routine maintenance activity. Promote and manage vendor relation to meet goals of company including negotiation and administration of rate and contract. Daily communication with customers to keep them informed of barge order fulfilment and shipment progress. Maintain all operations activity in company database. Assist in direction of activities of fellow dispatcher and operation manager. Coordination with sales manager to make sure customer expectation are being met and barge fleet is being utilized in the most efficient manner. Coordination with accounting department to assure all information necessary for billing is complete and accurate. Provide necessary information to accounting department for approval of vendor invoices. Review and approve towing/extraordinary invoices. Assist with monthly accounting accruals. Other duty as assigned.

What your background should be

Good communication and computer skills, and possess a strong sense of daily discipline in performing tasks and an ongoing desire to optimize results are required.

Required Schooling / Training

Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Business, Logistic or related field.

Who is the client company

This company successfully provide waterways transportation solution with one focus that is providing customers with the best solution.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com