Lead Dispatcher of Dry Cargo (7 on/7 off Days)

Step into a pivotal role at American Commercial Barge Line as our Lead Dispatcher of Dry Cargo, where precision meets purpose. In this fast-paced position, you'll coordinate inbound and outbound barge inventories and tow building at our Gulf fleets, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You'll manage barge deliveries to local facilities and fleets while tracking vital shipping data in our computer systems. If you're ready to lead logistics on the water and keep cargo moving, we want you on our team!

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team.

• Assist in developing, coaching, and motivating talent to maintain the functionality of the department.
• Plan and execute barge and boat schedules within assigned river segment.
• Identify short-term power needs for assigned river segment.
• Provide area manager with daily activity forecast and validate current plan.
• Communicate boat and barge positions, schedules, and other information as required.
• Update barge release and placement information.
• Notify customers of pending barge arrivals, projected availability, and barge placements and releases.
• Coordinate line boat activities and assist in planning and coordinating fleet boat and barge movement in a safe manner that maximizes fleet boat utilization and minimizes use of external fleet power.
• Maximize cleaning and repair facility utilization and minimize barge idle days and shifting costs at internal fleets.
• Manage vendor activities within assigned river segment with a focus on generating fleet speed and barge capacity.
• Enter vendor, barge, and other traffic data into computer system.
• Communicate orders to harbor service vendors and coordinate port occurrences.
• Monitor barge traffic for exceptions and make corrections as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and government regulations.
• Initiate process improvements on work flow to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED.
• Valid drivers license.
• 5+ Years of logistics experience.
• Competence in dispatching, logistics or fleet planning techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Proficiency in using office productivity software such as MS Office.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

FLSA Status:

Exempt