Location: Albany,NY, USA
Title:Dispatcher - Military Move (SCA)HomeSafe Alliance is the single global household goods movement manager of over 300,000 Military Household Goods moves per year for USTRANSCOM and the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense civilians, U.S. Coast Guard, and their families.When you become part of our team at HomeSafe Alliance, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we're defining tomorrow's challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and Sustainability Platform.Working at HomeSafe Alliance means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions.As the needs of the world change, we're ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.The HomeSafe team is dedicated to providing fast, easy, and efficient relocation experiences. More than 300,000 military and government households are relocated every year. Coordinating these transfers is a massive undertaking—and we're proud to say that HomeSafe is positioned to improve the customers' moving experience. As the GHC prime contractor and household goods moving service integrator, we provide earlier visibility into upcoming moves and greater network throughput capacity—ensuring household goods shipments are picked up and delivered on time. With cutting-edge technology and proven logistics expertise, we're transforming the moving process by continuously evaluating, refining, and improving our tools and techniques. We're dedicated to making sure that every move is better than the last.About the RoleHomeSafe Alliance is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Dispatcher to assist our operations Department with dispatching vehicles and coordinating resources.This is an SCA position.Responsibilities/Duties:Foster a team-oriented work environment and maintain positive relationships with crew members, customers, sales coordinators, and sales staff.Review and coordinate daily operations requirements and assign crews and resources accordingly.Ensure all crews are dispatched in a timely manner in compliance with the dispatch schedule.Maintain contact with on-site supervisors as necessary to ensure an efficient and effective service experience for the client.Manage policies, programs, and procedures for dispatch operations, including schedules, rates, routes, assignment of drivers and vehicles, and other operational activities.Analyze proposed schedules and rates, initiate preparation, and distribution of proposed trip schedule changes, and submit analyses of data and rescheduling recommendations to the Operations Manager and/or administration.Work within Safety & Compliance regulations and contractual agreements to ensure vendor driver fleet suppliers compliance with regulations, permit requirements, licensing, and driver qualifications.Coordinate a variety of warehouse activities through state-of-the-art Transportation management systems and assigned operations teams.Collaborate with the Operations Manager to monitor the proficiency of the crews and recommend process improvements and training solutions to enhance service to the client.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualification and Skill Requirements:High school diploma, or GED required.Two years' experience Dispatching or customer service in transportation industry, or related field. Experience in household goods or military move preferredAbility to read, interpret documents and apply; safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.Ability to communicate with drivers and helpers to ensure service is provided in an efficient and effective manner.Must be a U.S. citizen due to contractual requirementsWork Hours and Scheduling:This position requires a commitment to a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of our clients and business operations. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, we are looking for candidates who are open to flexible scheduling, which may include staggered shifts, nights, and weekends. Our goal is to ensure comprehensive coverage and support across different time zones and during peak operational periods.Key Points:Standard Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including staggered shifts, nights, and weekends.Availability: Ability to adjust the schedule as needed to meet client and business needs.Team Collaboration: Coordination with team members to ensure consistent coverage and support.We value work-life balance and strive to accommodate personal commitments while ensuring business continuity and exceptional client service.Note: This position is fully remote / work from home. HomeSafe will supply appropriate equipment, employee provided high speed internet is required.Inclusion and Diversity at HomeSafe Alliance:At HomeSafe, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.Benefits:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.Paid time off (PTO) Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees401(k)Health and Wellness ProgramsDisability, Life and AD&D insuranceEmployee Support programFamily Support: Bright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programTravel Accident & MedicalTRICARE Supplement PlanVoluntary Benefit PlansAnd more!INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBRAt HomeSafe, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.HomeSafe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.HomeSafe — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.HomeSafe has been established to be the premier household goods move management service provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, and their families. Our team is dedicated to providing fast, easy, and efficient relocation experiences.More than 300,000 military and government households are relocated every year. Coordinating these transfers is a massive undertaking—and we're proud to say that HomeSafe is positioned to improve the customers' moving experience. As a household goods moving service integrator, we provide earlier visibility into upcoming moves and greater network throughput capacity—ensuring household goods shipments are picked up and delivered on time.With cutting-edge technology and proven logistics expertise, we're transforming the moving process by continuously evaluating, refining, and improving our tools and techniques. We're dedicated to making sure that every move is better than the last.We thank you for your service, and for the privilege of serving you in return.A t HomeSafe, We Deliver.Fraud AlertFraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of HomeSafe's name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position.HomeSafe will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.Benefits:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.Paid time off (PTO) Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees401(k)Health and Wellness ProgramsDisability, Life and AD&D insuranceEmployee Support programFamily Support: Bright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programTravel Accident & MedicalTRICARE Supplement PlanVoluntary Benefit PlansAnd more!