Transportation Dispatcher

Sonepar USA•Irving, TX

54d

About The Position

There's a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply. A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. It's time to energize your future! Don't miss out on this electrifying opportunity - apply today! Stay connected with us - follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook. Transportation Dispatcher Location: Irving, TX Job type: Full time

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Acts with integrity
Builds effective relationships
Communicates effectively
Creates and leads change
Develops self and team
Drives performance and results
Make quality decisions
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize task
Strong PC skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), Email & Internet Use
Working knowledge of FMSCA/DOT and ability to interpret government regulations
Excellent communication, written, verbal, and training/presentation skills including familiarity with reporting, presentation, and file management software
Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop and document standard operating processes
Ability to handle confidential information
Attention to detail, accuracy, and well organized
Ability to collaborate and work across the organization
Ability to independently follow and execute work assignments, follow procedures, and make decisions determined from available choices and from established guidelines.
Ability to explain information to a wide range of audiences
Must have a valid driver's license
Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate with drivers and sales staff to ensure timely deliveries and pickups. Follow up with questions and concerns. Assist the warehouse staff with the pick and pack, will calls, pick up now orders and truck orders.
Monitor sales orders throughout the shift, take appropriate action to change routes, add trucks, ensuring routes are completed on time. All of these are same day adjustments.
Assist drivers with second run deliveries. Pick and load the trucks.
Serves as liaison between drivers, sales associates, and customers to ensure smooth deliveries.
Complete paperwork, documentation, and data input in accordance with established procedures.
Support sales staff with same day special delivery requests, pick-ups, and on-time deliveries.
Assist warehouse with picking, checking, and loading of trucks daily as directed by the shift manager or lead.
Assist management to improve route efficiency
Act in helpful and cooperative manner towards customers and Crawford associates
Acquire and maintain current knowledge of Crawford Electric policies and procedures, participate in training, and attend meetings as requested.
Participate in and follows all Crawford policies, guidelines, and procedures (safety, Anti-Harassment, Ethics, etc.)
Perform other duties assigned