Dispatch Manager for Auto Parts Distribution Company

Posted January 01, 2025
Apply: LKQ Corporation


We are currently looking for someone to manage our Dispatch and Delivery department here at LKQ. This is a full time salaried position with many benefits including Bonuses, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We are looking for someone with management and computer experience. The position will oversee a small team of dispatchers as well as our delivery team. Auto Parts knowledge would be helpful but is not required.

68,000-70,000Requirements

Essential Job Duties:
  • Schedule drivers on routes daily
  • PTP and put up tickets looking for any rush or problem tickets that did not get handled
  • Handle any issues with pick tickets (RCE, PLRC) or parts that did not get delivered on time
  • Manifest the driver pick tickets
  • Communicate with external customers
  • Operate and run reports with the GPS system
  • Manage time off requests and Kronos
  • Schedule maintenance on vehicles and or break downs with mechanic (s)
  • Sign off on bills for maintenance and schedule rentals when/if needed
  • Ensure we are compliant with drivers and paperwork for DOT
  • Handle discipline issues and any drivers under probation because of their MVR and LKQ points
  • Ensure the vehicle checklist and driver log in has turned in each day
  • New hire paperwork for driver (s) and training including LKQU, ISO and DOT
  • Order RMA, Hot core and core purchase books
  • Handle or delegate getting vehicle tags, Gas pins, vehicle keys, DOT inspection, DOT physicals, and emission inspections.
  • Filing (vehicle records, PTO, etc)


Basic Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Must be organized with good verbal communication skills and display a positive and friendly attitude.
  • Must provide superior customer service.
  • Multi-line telephone system, copier, fax machine, and other general office equipment including knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software.


Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:
  • Must have the ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during 8 hour working period daily.
  • Must be able to deal with constant interruption.


Benefits:
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Fertility Coverage
  • 401k with Generous Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • PNC Daily Pay Option


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