Facilitate the communication of information between Vessel and Shoreside personnel including transmission of orders, gathering of traffic, coordination of dockside activities and resolution/notification of incidents.

• Identify and review upcoming requirements.
• Create orders as required.
• Maintain area scheduling queue.
• Send vessel orders.
• Coordinate fleet arrivals and departures.
• Update ETAs on barges.
• Call dock notices as required.
• Tender barges upon arrival in port as required.
• Assign horsepower to upcoming and in progress as required.
• Update ETDK barges waiting on dock.
• Set up shore tanker men prior to arriving port as required.
• Assist in the coordination of lightering gear with KLM as required.
• Coordinate 3rd party shifts and spot shifting & towing with Sales.
• Assist Sales with entry of 3rd party shift and spot towing orders as required.
• Review and maintain 3rd party requirements.
• Update morning reports.
• Provide written turnover for CSR.
• Review traffic for status, accuracy, and potential problems for non-unit / linehaul barges.
• Communicate horsepower plans to other schedulers, CSRs, and Sales (as required)
• Confirm trip requirements are met.
• Assist in the coordination of barge preparation (stripping, cleaning, repairs, etc.)
• Assist in the coordination of boat repairs with M&R
• Attend daily meetings as required.
• Communicate operational requirements or general concerns to Vessel Operations as required.
• Communicate trip delays to Sales as required.
• Assist in the coordination of incidents and problem resolution as required.
• Coordinate additional horsepower needs with other Schedulers or Scheduling Manager as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Organized, detail-oriented and accurate.
• Self-motivated and multi-task oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, calculator.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors preferred.
• Minimum two (2) year of barge dispatch experience

Physical Activities & Requirements:

Standard Office Criteria

Working Conditions:

Standard Office Criteria