Part-time Dispatch Supervisor

UPS UPS · Logistics · BUFFALO, NY +2

This role at UPS focuses on managing and optimizing dispatch operations for small package delivery. It involves ensuring timely and efficient service, coordinating staffing and equipment, overseeing load planning, monitoring operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly regarding driver hours and safety. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and management skills within a fast-paced logistics environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Assists and reviews UPS Small Package dispatch activity to ensure timely and proficient service.
  2. Assists with dispatch planning and is responsible for ensuring that service, safety, and cost goals are met.
  3. Coordinates with others to ensure dispatch plans are executed efficiently along with adequate staffing and equipment levels for transportation needs.
  4. Oversees load and tractor planning and assignments, monitors load movements, and tracks the condition of equipment.
  5. Reviews, analyzes, and tracks various dispatch and service reports and schedules.

Skills

Required

  • Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs.
  • Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 5 days per week
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent
  • Management experience

What the JD emphasized

  • regulatory compliance