Job Description
**JOB SUMMARY**
The dispatcher is responsible for fielding incoming calls from drivers and customer service; gathering and recording delivery time information and delivery status on selected accounts. Assists with other functions required of the Transportation Department.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Gathers and records delivery time information from route drivers.
+ Communicates with management and customer service on route driver locations as requested, deliveries that will not be made within delivery windows, and truck breakdowns.
+ Reviews delivery logs daily for accuracy making corrections as needed.
+ Works with purchasing department on all product pick-ups, and assigning drivers to complete pick-ups and return product and paperwork to receiving.
+ Reassigns drivers to delivery routes when another driver calls out.
+ Makes and communicates minor delivery route adjustments as needed.
+ Addresses customer issues and directs calls to customer service as needed.
+ Makes adjustments that will cause substantial disruption in a route or meeting delivery time windows.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent.
+ Must maintain valid CDL in the event of emergency route relief
**Experience**
+ 3 years' experience in a transportation/warehouse environment.
+ Knowledge of delivery areas
**Professional Skills**
+ Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and professional manner when dealing with customers and customer service.
+ Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
**Physical Demands**
+ Regularly required to talk and hear.
+ Ability to sit for extended periods.
+ Must be able to use a computer terminal effectively, as well as other office equipment.
+ Must be able to perform data entry functions continuously.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Job Tags
Relief, Local area, Night shift,
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