Operations Scheduler

Quality Carriers, Inc. (QC), headquartered in Tampa, FL, is North America's largest bulk chemical carrier. Through a network of more than 100 terminals and facilities, we transport a broad range of chemical products and provide our customers with value-added transportation services.

We are currently hiring an Operations Scheduler reporting to our corporate office but working from a terminal either in Illinois - Lansing or Bedford Park areas. This position coordinates all functions of load planning and freight movement while optimizing the reloadable bulk transportation assets in assigned region by communication with terminals, local dispatchers, drivers and third party logistics providers. This position requires a self-motivated and detail oriented individual. They will also provide visibility to management and the customer in regards to tracking, process oversight issues, successes and data.

Annual pay range of $50-65k

Skill/Knowledge Requirements

Current transportation market knowledge (understanding operating practices, structure, and management organization, including knowledge of lanes and rates) - Willing to train

Central Dispatch Experience

System Planning and Operations Manager experience a plus

Knowledge of customer's business, products

Knowledge of Quality Carrier's and Customer’s equipment

Geographical Expertise, understanding of mileage as it relates to the passage of time, including DOT and speed governance

Good communication skills and ability to deal with people

Knowledge of DOT requirements

Experience with safety procedures

Working knowledge of computer and software such as Word & Excel; TMW experience strongly preferred

Strong analytical skills

Education/ Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent; 2-year business degree preferred;

2-3 years chemical bulk transportation industry experience; in a dispatcher or transportation operations position.

Schedule

M-F

We offer competitive wages and employee benefits (Flexible spending accounts, generous Paid Time Off/Vacation Schedule, in addition to Medical, Dental and Vision plans).

Quality Carriers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Please note that per Quality policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Quality will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. 

ExperienceRequired2 year(s): Dispatcher / Transportation Operations

2 year(s): DOT Safety and Compliance Knowledge

Preferred2 year(s): Load Planning

EducationRequiredHigh School or better

SkillsRequiredAnalytical Thinking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Customer Service