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Currently seeking a Delivery Dispatcher

Home Every Night, off on Weekends!!!

Our Delivery Dispatcher are primarily responsibility is to coordinate the scheduling of trucks / drivers to meet the delivery needs of an assigned multi-branch territory (external / internal) in the most efficient manner possible

Responsibilities

The Delivery Dispatcher is responsible for all delivery routes in designated area by managing and dispatching appropriate staff and equipment. Also, to act as a reliable Customer Service link between the branch and customers regarding their individual delivery schedule.

What will my day-to-day look like?

• Schedule all deliveries daily for assigned area
• Plan, organize, coordinate and schedule Drivers and Helpers for optimum efficiency
• Adhere to and educate operations staff on all Beacon safety policies
• Provides superior service to all internal and external customers
• Utilize Beacon's transportation system
• Manage Material Transfers between branches in the region
• Manage truck load within DOT regulations
• Maintain adherence to union contracts (where applicable)
• Maintain GPS Data
• Maintain adherence of OSHA regulations
• Ensure safe and reliable vehicles and forklifts are available to meet operational requirements
• Act as a conduit between the warehouse contact at branch, sales team and customers during deliveries
• Maintain Continuous Improvement Log by working with Regional Operations Manager to ensure daily compliance, validate issues, identify resolution options, and coordinate resources to ensure resolution
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities requirements

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Customer relations skills
• Ability to operate all trucks and lifts
• Time management skills
• Must have knowledge of OSHA and DOT requirements
• Knowledge of locale to facilitate well routed deliveries
• Computer skills

Preferred Candidate Experiences

• Experience with logistics and distribution
• Previous experience in a dispatching role a plus
• Experience in the building products industry is preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Can you work Monday to Friday starting at 6am?
• Do you have knowledge of DOT requirements?

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person