Dispatcher at Stella-Jones Corporation. in Cordele, Georgia

Job Description:

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent.

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

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The Dispatcher role is responsible for effective communications with transportation suppliers, internal company and external company customers. Manages transportation and delivery of products to ensure low cost, quality service, and on-time delivery by performing the following duties:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for optimizing delivery routes for drivers before each shift. Looks for opportunities in efficiencies throughout operation, delivery, yard and reports monthly on feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Ensure freight accruals align with quoted bid.
• Responsible for dispatching drivers/in-out bound carriers as need to supply on-time, cost effective service and coordinate with customers service, drivers, yard coordinators, and driver supervisor.
• Track truck movements to assure that we have a method of monitoring on-time pick up and on-time delivery.
• Communicate and resolve issues, problems and concerns with drivers and customers as it relates to service deliveries, claims, directions, driver paperwork, DOT, permits and other issues.
• Look for opportunities to use combined company drivers and contracted carriers to minimize freight cost.
• Define high volume one and two-way freight lanes and works to develop advantageous sourcing strategies for each specific freight lane.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 2-4 years of relevant transportation and dispatching experience.
• License/Certification: N/A

• Ability to work tactfully with transportation carriers, accounting, data processing and sales personnel.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, spreadsheet software, database software, word processing software, and presentation software.

Employee Benefits: As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:


• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Job Family Transportation
• Pay Type Salary