Batcher/Dispatcher

We're seeking a Batcher/Dispatcher who's ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America.

Job Title: Batcher/Dispatcher | Req ID: 18128 | HR Contact: Traci L MCMANUS| Location: Baton Rouge Office LA

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Batcher/Dispatcher 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.

Will fill in as Batcher when needed.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING


* 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 the specification of standard practices.


* Ensure the customer understands all relevant company policies including will calls, additional products ordered, and driver responsibilities.


* Inform customers 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 the day.


* Review next-day orders to ensure are correctly mapped, and have accurate travel times, addresses and delivery instructions.


* May direct the work of less senior Dispatchers (Dispatcher I)


* Other duties as assigned.


* Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.

Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Required Work Experience: 3-5 years

Required Computer and Software Skills: Basic experience using computers.

Experience using dispatch and trucking software preferred.

Additional Requirements:


* Excellent oral (telephone) communication skills.


* Bilingual communication 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 organizational skills.


* Ability to keep calm in stressful situations


* Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.

Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.


* Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.

Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER
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