Dispatcher at Cencora

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!Job Details Under direct supervision of the Dispatch Manager the Dispatcher will work together with drivers and supervisors to create the most effective delivery route and schedule.Location: 50 Cable Dr Kearny NJ 07032Work/Shift Hours: 11:00am - 7:00pm EST or 12:00pm - 8:00pm ESTPrimary Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate the recovery and tender of freight at local airports.Breakdown freight when it returns to office.Monitor drivers to ensure customer pickup and delivery expectations are met.Assist in the preparation of packaging materials and cold chain supplies when required by clients for pick up.Monitor and maintain cold chain for all shipments arriving at the airports and freight held at office awaiting instructions/clearance for delivery.Monitor clearance status and enter updated notes for Customer Service and origin offices.Ensure that freight is recovered in a timely manner and all special delivery instructions and pickup instructions are communicated to our drivers and followed.Ensure that all Company and Regulatory policies and Standard Operational Procedures are followed.Monitor respond to and action personal and group email accounts in a timely mannerMonitor all On-Hold shipments for export and/or delivery approvalMonitor and update the Outbound Flight MonitorProficiency in Cold Chain Management which will include but not limited toGel Pack/Packaging preparationGel Pack/Packaging refurbishmentGel Pack/Packaging configurationAssist all Leadership Team Members in all daily functions and/or activities neededMaintain all individual Training Records Certificates and Qualifications and complete tests by due dateEnsure proper storage of shipments at airlines and office.Report all complaints concerns and issues to management immediately.Must be able to work overtime as necessary.Perform related/ other duties as assignedMinimum Skills Knowledge and Ability Requirements:Knowledge Skills Abilities Required:A general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or requires two (2) to three (3) years experience in related field.Proficient computer skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWork well in a team environmentGood organizational skills and attention to detailSense of urgencyAbility to safely lift packages to 75 lbs.Professional demeanorAbility to work flexible a schedule including afternoon/evening/ weekendsAbility to work occasional overtime as neededAbility to multi taskWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working in an office and warehouse setting depending on the work requirement for that day.Required to temporarily enter walk in refrigeration and freezer units if necessary. Thermal apparel provided.Working inside a truck temporarily when loading and offloading freight.What Cencora offersWe provide compensation benefits and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members ability to live with purpose every addition to traditional offerings like medical dental and vision care we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical emotional financial and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families which may include backup dependent care adoption assistance infertility coverage family building support behavioral health solutions paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth we also offer a variety of training programs professional development resources and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs employee resource groups volunteer activities and much more. For details visit timeSalary Range*$43700 - 62480*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.Equal Employment OpportunityCencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal state or local law.The companys continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting training compensation benefits promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.Affiliated Companies:Affiliated Companies: World Courier Inc Key Skills Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Computer Skills,Paratransit,Microsoft Outlook,Computer Literacy,Dispatching,Logistics,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1