Dispatcher I

About the role

The Dispatcher I schedules and dispatches orders and provides excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction, minimize costs and promote company sales. The incumbent facilitates accurate and timely communication between the plant, field, customers and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Act as customer contact for delivery inquiries and coordinate the sales order delivery process.
• Manage incoming internal and external customer phone calls, exercising judgment within specification of standard practices.
• Ensure customer understands all relevant company policies including will calls, additional products ordered and driver responsibilities.
• Inform customer of warnings concerning product hazards, load limits, vehicle weights and limitations.
• Schedule workforce (drivers) on a daily basis with the intention of maximizing service and minimizing costs; manage drivers and monitor efficiencies throughout day.
• Review next day orders to ensure are correctly mapped, have accurate travel times, address and delivery instructions.
• May direct the work of less senior Dispatchers (Dispatcher I).
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years Required Technical Skills: Basic experience using computers. Experience using dispatch and trucking software preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral (telephone) communication skills
• Bilingual communications skills are a plus
• Ability to professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Able to prioritize work; strong organization skills
• Able to keep calm in stressful situations

Skills

• Ability to adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment, including but not limited to respirators.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day