The key role of the dispatcher would be to execute all daily orders from sales department and handles orders received by phone or emails and ensure deliveries are done in a timely manner while ensuring safe and efficient operation of vehicles and safety of drivers:

• Coordinate the movement of truck and deliveries with customers and contractors

• Reports any mechanical and deficiencies and breakdown to Maintenance Supervisor

• Assists in the implementation of drivers briefings prior to movement and resolves any driver’s issues

• Analyse data, Track trends, and Reports discrepancies in trips Movement

• Plan and arrange deliveries according to weekly schedule/requests received by Sales

• Track and ensure all the available tankers in the facility are filled and ready for dispatch

• Perform proper handover between shifts by recording activities already performed or pending for the following shift in the Logbook

• Update daily Distribution activity reports such as tanker/trailer location, Distribution consolidated report, weekly plan, etc

• Supervise and direct drivers and labours for Distribution activities

• Inspect the cleanliness of all vehicles and ensure loaded/unloaded products are as per Sales order

• Monitor and supervise the pre & post trip inspection with local & export drivers & ensure to maintain the records in case required

• Keep proper documentation/records to swapped trucks/tankers

• Attend customer’s direct calls to dispatch centre

• Report to maintenance for any vehicle malfunction experienced by the drivers

• Maintain a filing system for the safety checklist prior and after delivery

• Perform all Distribution activities in the ERP system, filling of vehicles, receiving from suppliers, pick release the ordered quantities and ship confirm the delivered quantity

• Prepare delivery notes through the system or manually in case of any system failure

• Arrange daily deliveries to fulfil Sales requirement

• Supervise and direct drivers and labours on day-to-day activities

• Utilize ERP system to generate Sales Orders

• Give monthly safety trainings to drivers and labours

• Ensure the job is performed by adhering to safety standards applicable

• Protect environment, operate on a clean basis, and achieve sustainable development

• Comply with company policies and procedures at all times

Skills

• A Minimum of 3+ years in a transport or a logistics background

• Excellent Time management and Customer Service skills

• Good Planning and organizing skills

• Fleet maintenance and control is a must

• The ability to deal with people is a plus

• Proficiency in English and Arabic would be an added advantage

Job Details

Job Location: Al Ahmadi Kuwait

Company Industry: Oil & Gas

Company Type: Employer (Private Sector)

Job Role: Logistics and Transportation

Employment Type: Full-Time Employee

Monthly Salary Range: $1,500 - $2,000

Number of Vacancies: 1