Logistics Specialist - 12hr (Day Shift) at Kenan Advantage Group in Duluth, GA 30096
- Company: Kenan Advantage Group
- Location: Duluth, GA 30096
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
Overview
Position Type Dispatch Job Shift Salary Travel Percentage None Category Quarterly Plan Shift: 6AM - 6PM; Rotational Schedule (3 on 4 off/ 4 on 3 off) This position is responsible for executing a daily plan for movement of all freight within an assigned area.
Job description
- Position Type
- Dispatch
- Job Shift
- Salary
- Travel Percentage
- None
- Category
- Quarterly Plan
- Shift: 6AM - 6PM; Rotational Schedule (3 on 4 off/ 4 on 3 off)
- This position is responsible for executing a daily plan for movement of all freight within an assigned area.
Responsibilities
- Gather, monitor, and analyze inventories for forecasted customers
- Confirm accurate retain and runout times while maximizing payload and on-time performance by analyzing inventories and sales as information becomes available
- Evaluate and adjust current and future orders based on driver capacity and customer demands
- Coordinate with Asset Specialists to update known sourcing as changes occur and revise daily operating plan as necessary to ensure operational efficiency
- Communicate effectively with Load Planners, Scheduling Team Leaders, and external customers on service issues
- Solicit new and existing customers for freight opportunities
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent business experience; degree preferred
- Previous logistics dispatch/scheduling experience preferred
- Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft and logistics application software
- Ability to solve problems and work in high pressure situations, using independent judgement and discretion
- Ability to work well in teams with staff and contractors from all departments
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Excellent personal skills and positive attitude
Skills
Required
- Excellent written and oral communication