Description:
American Metals Supply is a growing metals distributor servicing the southeastern part of the USA with offices located in Tampa, FL. Company was formed by a highly experienced group of people with many years of exposure to the aluminum market. We have developed systems and controls to ensure that material requirements are met as agreed. We take pride in "doing what we say". We are professional, agile and our goal is to provide excellent service and quality at a fair price. We also strive to provide flexibility to meet our customers' needs. We work hard and continue our never-ending quest for improvement so that we can continue to grow our business & customer loyalty.
Our company is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate the timely movement of products in a safe, efficient manner, in compliance with company rules and DOT regulations. Establish routes based upon daily order volume while ensuring fleet optimization, monitor fleet movements and resolve delivery and scheduling issues. Properly use routing management systems to ensure all required operational data is accurately captured.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the timely pickup and delivery of all customer orders within assigned area while maintaining customer expectations. Ensure efficient utilization of drivers and equipment.
- Direct and schedule drivers' work. Notify drivers of work assignments to ensure on-time movement of goods to maximize operational efficiency. Regularly monitor driver activities and performance.
- Responsible for route planning and navigation. Dispatchers will plan routes to optimize efficiency and minimize transit time. Will utilize various mapping and navigation tools, and design routes to account for local traffic patterns.
- Identify and resolve daily service and scheduling issues. Inform and escalate service issues to management as appropriate.
- Monitor drivers' hours of service to prevent DOT violations.
- Accurately prepare and process data and paperwork including but not limited to maintaining driver activities in computer systems, activity reports/trip documents, driver hours of service, fuel tickets and other required items. Responsible to update driver and dispatch information into dispatch system real time.
- Monitor and promote safety in all areas of dispatch.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: 1-2 years of Transportation, dispatching, terminal assistant, or other related experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations required.
- Strong working knowledge of technology within dispatch systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
American Metals Supply is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Drug-Free Workplace.
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