Description

Senior Dispatcher, Transportation - Somerset, NJ

The Opportunity

What You’ll Do (Your Route to Success)

• Lead and manage drivers across your assigned region—hiring, mentoring, and making key performance decisions.
• Leverage tech, TMS systems, and strategic thinking to optimize shipments, consolidate routes, and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to schedule and communicate deliveries—on time, every time.
• Troubleshoot issues in real-time (traffic, weather, breakdowns) and implement smart, swift solutions.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze performance data, and create reports that inform and improve operations.
• Ensure DOT, FMCSA, and safety regulation compliance every mile of the way.
• Be available when needed—because freight doesn’t always stick to a 9–5.

What You Bring:

• Experience: 5+ years in transportation or fleet operations.
• Education: High school diploma or GED (equivalent experience considered).
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and TMS platforms.
• Soft Skills: Strong team leadership, relationship-building, and critical thinking chops.
• Local Insight: Strong knowledge of local logistics and routing best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Hands-on experience with Samsara ELD systems.
• CDL Class A License Preferred 

The Physical & Office Environment:

• This is primarily a desk-based role with standard office equipment.
• You’ll spend most of your day seated, talking, typing, and thinking.
• Occasionally, you might lift up to 10 pounds or need to pivot quickly in response to challenges.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative team culture
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced industry
• A chance to shape the future of our transportation strategy

• Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $70,000, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO and MORE!
• Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
• Open-door work environment
• High Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
• Opportunities for advancement!

CJ Logistics About Statement: 

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL), and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the well-being of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive. 

 CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based on race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. 

At this time, CJ Logistics Americas is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Candidates must complete an application at:

https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs