Cost Accounting Manager jobs in Altoona, PA

We service two different same-day pharmaceutical transportation companies. Due to growth, we are looking for one Full Time logistics/dispatcher employee who can work afternoon, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts. The person will assist other dispatchers, drivers, and customers with set-up and troubleshooting of same-day delivery services.

· Daylight shifts beginning at 7 am and end at 3pm

· Evening shifts begin at 3pm and end at 11pm

· Overnight shifts begin at 11pm and end at 7am

Duties:

· Responsible for the daily coordination of contract drivers to meet customer goals & expectations via multiple pieces of technology.

· Supports contract drivers during unforeseen events including but not limited to breakdowns, accidents, and weather delays.

This position is perfect for the person that is looking to develop their career in the logistics field. The ideal candidate is a person that thrives during challenges but is also motivated to complete tasks when slow periods arise. Our current Logistics/dispatcher workers are all seasoned and stable therefore we are only looking for 1 person.

Duties may include:

· Responsible for the daily coordination of contract drivers to meet customer goals & expectations via multiple pieces of technology and verbal communication. Thorough monitoring and review of many pieces of customer and driver data to make sure all deliveries are completed to customer expectations.

· Supports contract drivers during unforeseen events including but not limited to breakdowns, accidents, and weather delays.

· Creates, reviews, and communicates reports at the end of the shift detailing shift activities.

Requirements:

• Excellent customer service & problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Experience utilizing the MS Office Suite
• Able to read and understand a map of PA & OH very well
• Ability to work in a fast paced and time sensitive environment
• Ability to interact positively with coworkers, yet independently
• Reliable, Flexible, & Detail-Oriented

This is full time, compensatory-time position offering a starting salary of $16.50 an hour for $34,320.00 per year. We have a thorough training program, excellent technology, and a great team of dedicated employees. Once the candidate completes training & meets daily work expectations this position does offer the opportunity to work remotely. Although weekends and overnights may initially seem undesirable, these are preferred shifts by our veteran dispatchers.

If you feel you are qualified candidate, please email your cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and resume. If a cover letter is not submitted, you will not be considered for this position!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34,320.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within 45 minutes of State College, PA to easily commute to our office on a daily basis?

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person