Dispatcher I: Fleet & Delivery Logistics Specialist

Builders FirstSource; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Dispatcher/Materials Logistics associate to assign motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of building materials, coordinating routes and prioritizing shipments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year related experience. You will work under no supervisory responsibilities and support customers and drivers; BFS offers training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write basic business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Compiles list of available vehicles.
• Assigns vehicles according to trip purpose and driver needs.
• Assigns orders to lift operators to be pulled from inventory.
• Issues keys, record sheets, and credentials to drivers.
• Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected return.
• Investigates overdue vehicles.
• Directs activities of drivers by two-way radio.
• Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise.
• Maintains record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses.
• Establishes service or delivery routes.
• Assigns helpers to drivers.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Builders FirstSource in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Dispatcher/Materials Logistics associate to assign motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of building materials, coordinating routes and prioritizing shipments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year related experience. You will work under no supervisory responsibilities and support customers and drivers; BFS offers training and benefits.