Dispatcher- Cranbury, NJ

About the role

There’s a Place for You at Capital Electric 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. Capital Electric 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 in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, 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. Within Capital Electric, 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. We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and schedule both CDL and non-CDL drivers.
• Communicate with customers regarding deliveries, special handling requests, and service-related issues.
• Analyze routes, review driver logs, and maintain accurate records.
• Resolve delivery issues through regular communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Print and distribute daily manifests.
• Direct the movement and positioning of trucks and trailers within the yard.
• Assess truck capacity and identify alternative delivery solutions when needed.
• Coordinate vehicle repairs and communicate equipment-related issues.
• Provide detailed shift handoff reports to ensure seamless transition between teams.
• Escalate driver concerns or performance issues to leadership as appropriate.
• Partner with the operations team to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues during the shift.
• Review orders and routes proactively to identify and correct potential problems.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and adapt to various software systems.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in situations with multiple variables and limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret and follow written, verbal, diagrammatic, and scheduling instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications and dispatch-related systems.

Pay

Salary Range: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match