Dispatcher skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Dispatcher postings that mention each skill.

1. Route planningdistinctive71%
2. Customer service35%
3. Microsoft Officedistinctive33%
4. Leadership29%
5. Scheduling29%
6. Communication29%
7. Exceldistinctive23%
8. Logisticsdistinctive20%
9. Regulatory compliance19%
10. Problem solving19%
11. Inventory management18%
12. HVACdistinctive18%
13. Construction managementdistinctive13%
14. Data entrydistinctive13%
15. Equipment maintenancedistinctive12%

“Distinctive” means Dispatcher postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

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Where Dispatcher skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Crane Operator61% overlapShared: Route planning, Customer service, Construction managementHow to switch
• Parts Salesperson34% overlapShared: Route planning, Excel, Customer service, Problem solvingHow to switch
• Shuttle Driver27% overlapShared: Route planning, Customer service, Scheduling, Office administrationHow to switch
• Executive Assistant27% overlapShared: Microsoft Office, Scheduling, Logistics, ExcelHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Dispatcher need?

In 112 current Dispatcher job postings, the skills asked for most often are Route planning (71%), Customer service (35%), Microsoft Office (33%), Leadership (29%), Scheduling (29%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Dispatcher move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Crane Operator, Parts Salesperson, Shuttle Driver, Executive Assistant. Crane Operator shares skills such as Route planning, Customer service, Construction management.