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 Directs and manages all aspects of delivery activities and department staff at specified location(s); including responsibility for planning, coordinating and assigning work to Dispatchers, Drivers and/or Yard personnel in order to meet or exceed scheduling goals
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Manages the delivery scheduling activities and department staff, ensuring coordination between daily delivery schedules and Driver assignments
Establishes schedules that ensure economical delivery options are utilized and optimizes materials handling equipment and delivery vehicles
Maintains check on materials inventories, production programs and other factors that affect delivery schedules
Revises schedules based on changes to order, cancellations, returns, and revised forecasts; determines recourse in event of failure to meet schedules
Manages a department to ensure achievement of functional and budget/financial goals
Tracks and reports on delivery mileage, fuel usage, vehicle repairs and other delivery-related issues to management
Manages assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures
Other duties may be assigned
SUPERVISORY
Manages staff to include the delivery scheduling activities, ensuring coordination between daily delivery schedules, and Driver assignments
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
Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of experience coordinating shipping/delivery activities, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience required
COMPETENCIES Knowledge of company practices and standards for product shipping/delivery Knowledge of business mathematics Knowledge of DOT regulations or other
regulating delivery schedules Good leadership skills and ability to achieve work productivity through others Ability to read and write delivery schedules and reports 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
Combination of indoor and outdoor environments and physical activity
Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time
May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds
Occasional oversight activities may take place out of doors, subject to temperature and weather variations
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.