Assistant Dispatcher

SRS Distribution•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of an assistant dispatcher is to work in conjunction with the Dispatcher/Operations Manager to direct and coordinate the ordering and delivery of materials to customers in the day-to-day operations. This role is with a national building materials distributor that values its team members and invests in training and work-life balance.

Requirements

GED required, some college preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of dispatching experience.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the time.
Will frequently move about inside the office and warehouse.
Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly working in office and warehouse environments.
Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
Must be able to multitask.
Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements and enforce adherence to requirements.
Complete warehouse/delivery requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
Coordinate with personnel to ensure that service to the customer meets an acceptable standard and generates positive feedback.
Ensure compliance with the Safety and Loss Control Program.
Cooperate with Safety director and GMS Risk Management representatives in the investigation and analysis of potential hazards to enforce methods and reduce losses of claims.