Dispatcher

Job ID: 528780

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions.

We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America.

We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products.

Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Dispatcher will be responsible for scheduling and expediting on-time deliveries of finished products to customer's jobsites, assisting production with backlog reports, communicating customer needs to production managers, and managing projects as needed.

Job Responsibilities



* Prepares weekly schedule for shipment volume and proactively communicates plan externally to customers and internally with production teams


* Adjusts schedule, as needed, to accommodate customer needs


* Proactively communicate with customer their job status and product delivery schedule


* Resolves production schedule conflicts prior to shipment, ensuring on-time, error-free shipment and invoicing


* Prepare shipment documents, certifications and corresponding backup information for each shipment


* Review and research new and existing transportation vendors; programs to reduce, replace and improve upon transportation costs


* Maintain vehicle maintenance and records on the TSC website


* Handle large volumes of phone calls in a timely manner while making accurate and precise decisions regarding prioritizing shipment pickups, deliveries, maintenance, etc.


* Ensures safety practices are being enforced including load securement


* Actively participates in training and development


* Manages all outside haulers, coordinates with loading crew for next day deliveries


* Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements



* 2+ year of dispatch experience


* Previous precast concrete experience a plus


* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred


* Understanding of safety and transportation requirements


* Demonstrated written / oral communication skills


* Ability to effectively manage time and resource


* Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing


* Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel, Word, Outlook programs

What CRH Offers You



* Highly competitive base pay


* Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


* Group retirement savings pr...