Dispatch Manager

FERGUSON•Birmingham, AL

1d•$4,125 - $9,075•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is currently seeking a Dispatch Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate is an upbeat and highly motivated individual who takes an optimistic approach to new challenges and embraces the Company's strategic vision. This role is for a person that thrives when working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment to effectively lead and drive process improvements. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across various industries. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations and is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Requirements

3-5 years prior experience in shipping, dispatching, or other operational roles preferred
DOT regulations experience is preferred
Experience managing a team of 10+ employees
Routing software experience is preferred
Proficient with all Microsoft applications
Ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop fleet associates, drivers and dispatchers
Develops schedules, methods and routes; analyzes costs; coordinates customs clearances and permits
Plan and direct transport and distribution activities so that the organization's goods and materials are transported safely and cost-effectively and that they arrive at their destination on time and in good condition
Communicates with drivers, sales associates and customers daily on issues, changes, delivery status, late deliveries, amendments to route, local pickups, etc.
Maintain truck and route files for DOT compliance, uphold OSHA safety requirements, IFTA compliance, company compliance
Track and coordinate truck maintenance