Dispatcher

Dispatcher

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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

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