Job Description
We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market
You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable
At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree
Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so
As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels
PURPOSE Supervises and coordinates all activities of workers engaged in the distribution of products
Organizes and oversees the gathering of products, checking of products, quality assurance and commitment to deadlines
Assigns motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of customer orders
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Prepares work schedules to ensure that sufficient shift personnel are available for workload demands
Assigns duties and examines work for conformance to policies and procedures
Reviews dispatch operations to identify technical and operational training needs and recommend operational improvements
Reviews and recommends modifications to computer-aided dispatch systems
Tests, inspects, and operates radio, telephone, computer, and other equipment as needed
Prepares, reviews, and maintains reports, statistics, and records
Performs the work of subordinate dispatch personnel as needed
Meets with committees and other interested groups to develop, review, and update policies and procedures for dispatch operations
Maintains list of available vehicles
Assigns vehicles according to factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight
, and preference of user
Issues keys, record sheets, and credentials to drivers
Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return for all deliveries
Investigates overdue vehicles
Directs activities of drivers by two-way radio
Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise
Maintains record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses
Establishes service or delivery routes
Assigns helpers to drivers
Reviews work orders from departments or complaints from customers, and records type and scope of service to be performed
Determines and schedules orders according to urgency
Contacts supply storekeeper to verify availability of parts and equipment to ensure scheduled work performance
Receives check in calls from delivery workers by radio, telephone, or in person
Informs workers of type and location of work to be performed and dispatches workers to job
Keeps records of repairs, installation and hours required on each job
Assigns orders to lift operators to be pulled from inventory
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY
Carries out supervisory
in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
MINIMUM
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Associate's degree (A
A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
COMPETENCIES Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority
We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies
Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day
You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons
The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment
Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable
designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com
Builders FirstSource is an
/Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]
Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.