Fleet Dispatcher

Think super-sized Lego building...Then picture moving up to 2,000 Lego barges in and out of the fleet on a monthly basis...You have now entered the world of Fleet Dispatch! This is a fast paced, high-impact, time sensitive environment.

Ingram Barge Company, the leading carrier on America's inland waterways, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the team as a Fleet Dispatcher in the Granite City, ILoffice. This position will report to the Manger, Fleet Dispatch and responsible for safely and efficiently designing and expediting tows, coordinating the movement of barges in the fleet, scheduling staff, and coordinating vessel refueling. Successful dispatchers are detail oriented and have strong organizational, logistical, and analytical skills. They can evaluate situations, make decisions quickly and move on to the next item on the agenda. The ideal candidate works well across teams, is willing to learn and grow, and exercises good judgment.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinate the efficient movement of barges in and out of the fleets
• Assist with the management of fleeting operations
• Collaborate with internal and external departments
• Assist in the management of fleet barge capacity
• Handle customer billing in FMS (Fleet Management Software)
• Maintain rigging inventories as necessary
• Customer, vendor visits
• Participate in local harbor groups
• Interface with related government agencies as per IBCO policy and procedures
• Updating and maintaining reports and systems

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two years dispatching, customer service or vessel experience is desirable but not required
• Strong organizational, logistical, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work flexible work hours to accommodate business needs
• Highly organized and detailed oriented with the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously

Schedule:

4/4; 12-hour shifts

5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match upon first day of hire
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program
• Casual Dress Code
• In-office

Pay Range: $50,000 - $62,000.00

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates ("Company") is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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