DISPATCH CLERK SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Mai 28, 2025 - The Dispatch Clerk with extensive experience in the rental industry, demonstrates strong knowledge of rental equipment, parts management, and DOT laws and regulations. Proficient in AS 400, Word, and Excel, this role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to adapt to changes while making quick, effective decisions. The clerk emphasizes leadership, organization, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Dispatch Clerk Resume
- Data Entry
- Inventory Management
- Dispatch Software Proficiency
- Routing and Scheduling
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Shipping/Receiving Procedures
- Geographic Knowledge
- Order Processing
- Load Planning
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution


Summary of Dispatch Clerk Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Supply Chain Management with 3 years of Experience
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- AS400 working experience
- A good working knowledge of DOT regulations
- Understanding of Hours of Service
- Work experience dispatching refrigerated loads
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location
2. BA in Operations Management with 2 years of Experience
- Customer service work experience
- General office work experience
- Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
- Experience working with SAP
- Familiarity with CRM systems and practices
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, and Excel specifically)
- Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- The ability to work in a team environment
3. BA in Logistics with 3 years of Experience
- Must have a positive attitude and be able to handle changes and make quick sound decisions
- Experience working in the rental industry.
- A good working knowledge of rental equipment.
- Knowledge of DOT Laws and regulations.
- Computer literacy, knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Excellent customer service, and able to communicate and interact positively and professionally.
- Experience working in parts background, strong understanding of parts
- Must have strong leadership skills
- Must have knowledge of the AS 400 system
- Must be able to maintain a safe, reasonably clean, and organized work environment.