Dispatcher

CRH Americas • Lakeside, CA

124d • $30 - $35

About The Position

The Dispatcher will be responsible for scheduling and expediting on-time deliveries of finished products to customer's jobsites. The Dispatcher will also assist production with entering backlog reports and communicating customer needs to production managers. This position will also be required to manage projects as needed.

Requirements

• 1+ years of dispatch experience preferred
• Understanding of safety and transportation requirements
• Demonstrated written / oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and resource
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing
• Ability to interface with peers
• Bilingual, a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel, Word, Outlook programs
• Willing to work flexible, and extended hours, if needed
• SAP experience preferred
• Previous precast concrete experience a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares weekly schedule for shipment volume and proactively communicates plan externally to customers and internally with production teams
• Adjusts schedule, as needed, to accommodate customer needs
• Proactively communicate with customer their job status and product delivery schedule
• Resolves production schedule conflicts prior to shipment, ensuring on-time, error-free shipment and invoicing
• Prepare shipment documents, certifications and corresponding backup information for each shipment
• Review and research new and existing transportation vendors; programs to reduce, replace and improve upon transportation costs
• Maintain vehicle maintenance and records on the TSC website
• Handle large volumes of phone calls in a timely manner while making accurate and precise decisions regarding prioritizing shipment pickups, deliveries, maintenance, etc.
• Ensures safety practices are being enforced including load securement
• Actively participates in training and development
• Prepare and enter invoices and check received products using our software program
• Guide drivers and all outside haulers, coordinates with loading crew for next day deliveries
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED