Dispatcher - Sales

CONA Services•Montgomery, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dispatcher - Sales is responsible for dispatching products for delivery while ensuring that all orders are assigned to the proper vehicle and driver on daily basis. This role involves communicating verbally and electronically with leadership in each Sales Center to ensure all sales orders are received, processed, and dispatched to each warehouse correctly. The dispatcher will utilize Logistics Execution Optimization (LEO) planning software to dispatch product sold for the appropriate day, ensuring orders are sequenced correctly for delivery. They will also understand and perform the “Hot Shot” process and generation of loads and invoices for creation in CONA/SAP, and possess basic product knowledge and understanding of vehicle types for successful dispatching of orders. Daily communication and reports from LEO will be provided to the management team. The role requires working with Sales Center management to assist in resolving concerns or issues, and conducting periodic site visits to each Sales Center to gain feedback from management and drivers on dispatching effectiveness. Appropriate duties as assigned by management will also be performed.

Requirements

Minimum age 18 years old
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or 6 months to 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
Intermediate skills using MS Office Excel, Power Point, and Word
Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program.
Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

Nice To Haves

For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details

Responsibilities

Communicates verbally and electronically with appropriate leadership in each Sales Center to ensure all sales orders are received, processed, and dispatched to each warehouse correctly
Utilize Logistics Execution Optimization (LEO) planning software to dispatch product sold for the appropriate day
Ensure that orders are sequenced correctly for delivery when dispatched
Understand and perform the “Hot Shot” process and generation of loads and invoices for creation in CONA/SAP
Understand basic product knowledge and vehicle types for successful dispatching of orders
Provide daily communication and reports from LEO to management team
Works with the Sales Center management to assist in resolving any concerns or issues
Conducts periodic site visits to each Sales Center to gain feedback from the management team, and drivers on dispatching effectiveness
Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Benefits

Two weeks paid vacation within first year
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
Dental, vision, flex spending
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Paid holiday & sick time
401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
Competitive Compensation
Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition