Dispatcher - SALES

LED FastStart • New Orleans, LA

10d • 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 a 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. Basic product knowledge and vehicle types are necessary for successful dispatching of orders. The role requires providing daily communication and reports from LEO to the management team and working with Sales Center management to resolve concerns or issues. Periodic site visits to Sales Centers are conducted 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree