Gulf Dispatcher - Westwego, LA

Westwego

LA - Louisiana

Logistics, Transportation,Warehousing, Supply Chain

Gulf Dispatcher - Westwego, LA

Introduction
At American River Transportation Company (ARTCO), we are proud to be a critical link in ADM’s global supply chain network. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and reliability, ARTCO operates an extensive fleet of barges, towboats, and terminals that ensure the seamless movement of dry and liquid cargo throughout the inland waterways.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Barge Dispatcher I to join our team in Waggaman, LA. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong sense of organization, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment. As a Barge Dispatcher, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating vessel movements, ensuring timely barge deliveries, and supporting overall fleet efficiency.

If you are eager to contribute to a team that powers one of the world’s largest agricultural supply chains, this opportunity offers both challenge and reward.

Key Responsibilities
Fleet & Traffic Coordination

• Update vessel positions and barge traffic in IBM and Fleet-com systems.
• Expedite barge movements through daily updates, inquiries, and proactive scheduling.
• Coordinate barge delivery and pick-up with Northbound and Southbound Shipment Coordinators.
• Communicate pick-up and drop-off orders to boats 24–36 hours prior to arrival, or as soon as operationally feasible.
• Manage re-delivery trips for live-on trip boats and charter vessels.

Scheduling & Order Management

• Schedule and book all barges to meet contractual delivery obligations.
• Maintain and update dry cargo barge order sheets; distribute to stakeholders before leaving the office.
• Update and distribute tank barge reports daily.
• Monitor and update barge placement (constructive placement loads and reloads).
• Assist with line haul tow assignments, ensuring barge schedules are relayed to the Northbound Tow Coordinator.
• Notify customers, dispatch, and marine personnel when loaded barges are released for pick-up.
• Manage inner-fleet deliveries based on vessel schedules and fleet inventory.

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as the central point of communication between customers, marine personnel, dispatch teams, and local management.
• Share ship lists, order updates, and operational instructions with all necessary personnel.
• Coordinate closely with lead fleet boats to prioritize daily fleet operations.
• Relay critical updates to relief dispatchers and management to ensure seamless shift transitions.

Data Entry & Reporting

• Accurately enter barge data including consignments, re-consignments, unloads, loadings, cleanings, and other operational notes.
• File order sheets, billing records, and related documentation daily.
• Process billing transactions at least twice per day, including miscellaneous and special fleeting functions.
• Support local accounting by managing billing notifications and reconciliations.

Operational Knowledge & Cross-Training

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of fleet capabilities, horsepower allocation, and inventory management.
• Learn all dispatch department operations to serve as back-up during staff absences.
• Gain familiarity with mile points along the assigned river segment to support vessel navigation and dispatching.
• Execute all responsibilities in alignment with ADM’s Core Values and The ADM Way.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, transportation, or a related field (preferred); equivalent work experience accepted.
• Previous marine dispatch experience highly valued.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning dispatch systems, river operations, and barge scheduling procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with customers, vessel crews, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Must be flexible to work rotating shifts, including extended hours, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Comfortable working in an open-office environment requiring multitasking and focus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to safely board and exit vessels when needed.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$58,100.00 - $105,100.00

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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