Logistics Dispatcher & Delivery Scheduler

Oldcastle Infrastructure; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to prepare production and transportation schedules, coordinate delivery activity, verify loads to meet customers' requirements, and help ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities include approving haulers, preparing delivery schedules, coordinating with loading crews, and managing inventory levels while negotiating prices with vendors and maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in the field or related area is preferred with at least 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of crane truck capabilities and jobsite deliveries.
• Must be organized, self-starter, with a detail oriented personality.
• Some mechanical experience with vehicles and trucks.
• Knowledge of local geography and roads to establish travel times.
• Strong problem solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors concerning product prices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at a supervisory level.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good attendance and positive attitude a must.

Responsibilities

• Approve and manage all outside haulers.
• Prepare delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with loading crew for the next day deliveries.
• Verify product inventory levels.
• Performs all tasks necessary to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory agencies.
• Handle purchasing responsibilities including all items needed for the operation of plant and plant offices while ensuring that vendors provide quality service, products and best prices.
• Review success of previous orders to determine inventory replenishment and negotiate prices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Logistics coordination

Vendor negotiation

Crane truck knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to prepare production and transportation schedules, coordinate delivery activity, verify loads to meet customers' requirements, and help ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities include approving haulers, preparing delivery schedules, coordinating with loading crews, and managing inventory levels while negotiating prices with vendors and maintaining compliance.