MarketPlace Drayage Dispatcher

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About NEXT:

NEXT was founded with a vision to implement solutions and bring change to a fragmented industry. As a FreightTech pioneer, we are designing technology-driven solutions to transform the $800B U.S. shipping & trucking industry. Our platform connects shippers with freight capacity for every step of a shipment’s journey. 

 

Headquartered in “Silicon Beach” El Segundo, CA -- NEXT is a company driven by a commitment to provide world-class service to shippers and truckers alike. We’re on a mission to solve a trillion dollar puzzle and make freight painless.

 

Armed with experienced professionals from Google, Amazon, Salesforce and Twilio, NEXT is seeking change agents who are excited to make a meaningful impact on an industry driving the U.S. economy. We have been recognized as one of Built in LA’s Best Small Companies to Work For and 50 Startups to Watch. NEXT is venture-backed by leaders such as Brookfield Ventures, GLP and Sequoia Capital.

 

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About The Role:

As the Drayage Dispatcher you’ll ensure the timely and proper delivery of Containers. You’ll work with asset and Owner Operator drivers to deliver loads and coordinate with Customer Success Representatives on any exceptions. Maintaining accurate data, tracking and tracing loads using mobile application and GPS data, maximizing driver satisfaction and efficiency is a priority for you

What You'll Do:

  • Talk to drivers daily and help them resolve issues
  • Check for on time pick up and on time delivery of MP loads
  • Update metrics daily and weekly to provide visibility
  • Check Steamship Lines information to ensure our freight can still be returned to the terminals 
  • Push freight into the marketplace and assist with bundling fulls and empties to maximize operational efficiencies
  • Manage delivery exceptions to speedy resolution
  • Communicate daily with with our MP OPS Specialist and Capacity Specialist
  • Ensure accurate routing data of all assigned containers within the TMSWork with Yard Management team on inbound/outbound scheduling for optimal yard efficiency
  • Continuously improve operational processes to gain efficiencies and reduce issues
  • Partner with the Product Team to continuously provide product suggestions to scale the Marketplace for users and drivers
  • Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need to Have:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
  • Demonstrated ability to perform with grace under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Passion for the logistics industry
  • Experience using multiple platforms, including Microsoft productivity software and google suite
  • Passion for technology Suggestion: Drive to improve existing standards and processes
  • Ability to multitask in a fast moving environment with the use of multiple tools, emails and driver calls
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Drayage or Logistics experience preferred

What You'll Receive :

  • Competitive Salary
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits 
  • 401k w/company match
  • Vacation and holidays
  •  Fun perks: open office, dog-friendly, unlimited snacks, and monthly catered lunches!
  •  Join a rapidly growing technology company disrupting the trucking industry

NEXT is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

NEXT Trucking may collect your contact information, professional or employment-related history, and other identifiers which shall be used for the purpose of job applications.

To all recruitment agencies: NEXT does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, NEXT employees or any other organization location. NEXT is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Our HQ is located in the heart of Silicon Beach with amenities like an outdoor patio, an on-site gym, and cold brew coffee & kombucha on tap.

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