Dependable Dispatcher/Planner offering 9 years of experience maintaining tight delivery schedules and keeping customers satisfied. Stellar skills in clear and professional team and customer communication. Enthusiastic about driving improvements to business operations. Reliable Dispatcher/Planner with experience keeping delivery and customer service operations moving smoothly. Talented at scheduling deliveries, explaining details to customers and confirming arrival window date and time. Proficient in dispatch/planning practices and compliance requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatcher/Planner
TFORCE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
02.2016 - Current
Manage team and support the planning of pickups and deliveries to ensure on-time delivery.
Establishes proactive communication with drivers and team for better planning.
Manage the day-to-day operations in the Dispatch Department.
Planning and forecasting of driver schedules.
Manages the capacity of the fleet assigned.
Check the availability of drivers, trucks and trailers.
Make sure to take/make notes in the system of all information relevant to pickups and deliveries.
Carries out methodical monitoring of drivers and equipment to maximize their use / limit waiting time.
Verification of the routes of each driver to plan departures and destinations.
Verification of permits validity.
Resolve work related problems.
Demonstrates respect and fairness in dealing with drivers.
Suggests and implements new ideas or ways of improving performance.
Adapts to changes in customer requests / makes last minute changes (e.g.
Redirecting trips).
Revise its planning to take into account the unexpected having arisen.
Notify customers of problems, delays and others.
Collaborate with the Customer Services team.
Ensure Drivers and Carriers follow Company Safety Policies and Procedures for example: HOS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, etc.
Ensure that service levels meet and or exceed the needs of our customers.
Review operational efficiencies and effect change as necessary in order to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and cost efficiencies.
Recommend, implement and maintain performance and productivity measurements.
Notify your sector manager when abnormal situations arise at the operational or customer levels.
Floor Supervisor
CANPAR
12.2015 - 02.2016
Collaborated with leadership to determine needs and devise improvement plans to reach strategic targets.
Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
Oversaw weekly team schedule for 25 personnel.
Collaborated with management team for strategic planning purposes, offering valuable insights based on firsthand experience at the floor level.
Delegated tasks to employees to enhance productivity and workflow.
Prepared and submitted daily, weekly and monthly performance reports to inform upper management.
Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Humber College
Toronto, ON
09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Lagos State Polytechnic
Lagos,Nigeria
06.2012
Skills
Performance improvements
Employee development
Customer relations
Safety standards
Mentoring and training
Logistics oversight
Time management
Supervision
Organization
Friendly, positive attitude
Active listening
Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
Microsoft Office
Route Planning and Adjustment
Collaboration
Goal Setting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dispatcher/Planner
TFORCE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
02.2016 - Current
Floor Supervisor
CANPAR
12.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Humber College
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management