Dispatcher

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc (NESL) is looking for a Ready-Mix Concrete Dispatcher to support our Allentown area Ready-Mixed Concrete operations.  Playing a crucial role in managing customer orders, scheduling deliveries, and coordinating the movement of concrete trucks to ensure efficient and on-time delivery of concrete to construction sites. This position requires exceptional communication, organizational skills, and a strong understanding of concrete production and delivery processes. Ready-Mix Concrete Dispatcher is also responsible for day-to-day problem solving related to transportation operations and adhering to all company and DOT safety related policies.
 

Dispatcher - What Will You Do?
•    Receive and process customer orders for ready-mix concrete via phone, email, or in-person inquiries.
•    Gather essential information from customers, such as quantity, mix design, delivery location, and delivery time preferences.
•    Verify order accuracy and pricing, ensuring compliance with company policies and pricing structures.
•    Assist in invoicing and billing processes, ensuring accurate and timely billing of customers
•    Assigns trucks to specific orders based on delivery needs and product type. 
•    Dispatches trucks efficiently to minimize haul time and deadheading and maximize availability.  
•    Maintains close communications with drivers to provide them with necessary instructions, updates, and support throughout their deliveries.
•   Act as the primary point of contact between customers, concrete production teams, sales, and delivery drivers. This includes addressing inquiries, providing updates, and resolving delivery related concerns.
•    Monitors location of trucks in real-time to identify and address potential issues or deviations from planned routes or schedules.
•    Collaborates with internal team to allocate trucks and maximize daily truck utilization.
•    Ensures that all trucking operations comply with relevant transportation laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
•    Handles unexpected challenges such as traffic delays, mechanical issues, or adverse weather conditions by making quick decisions and implementing appropriate solutions.
•    Generate reports on delivery performance, including order fulfillment rates, delivery times, and customer feedback.
•    Cross trains in other functions within the Customer Service & Transportation Team and provides backup to other team members as required. Cross training responsibilities include training new coworkers.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements - Who Are We Looking For?
•    Proven experience in transportation, customer service, and dispatching experience preferred.
•    Knowledge of aggregate products, specifications, and delivery schedules preferred.
•    Understanding of transportation laws and D.O.T. regulations, including hours of service and weight restrictions on state and federal highways preferred.  
•    Ability to read road maps, identify trucking routes, and working knowledge of assigned geographical service areas.
•    Knowledge of trucks accessories and usages, and applications for each preferred.
•    Proven ability to make quick decisions and problem-solve based on factual information. 
•    Working aptitude of Microsoft Office Suite, Apex, Five Cubits and Command Track preferred.
•    Basic knowledge of product offering purpose, and properties.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced and periodically stressful environment with time-sensitive deadlines. This requires flexibility and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•    Must possess strong attention to detail, good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
•    Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    High School Diploma or GED required.
 Why Apply?
•    Competitive Benefit Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Vacation, Life Insurance, etc.
•    Career Growth - We pride ourselves in developing coworkers and promoting from within.
•    Stable Industry - Our materials are in high demand year over year.