Full-Time

Dispatch Manager

Posted on 10/29/2024

Ferguson

Ferguson

10,001+ employees

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$4.3k - $9.5kMonthly

+ Bonus + Incentive Plan

Entry, Junior

Henderson, NV, USA

Category
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • 1+ years prior experience in shipping, dispatching, or other operational roles required
  • Experience managing a team of 15 employees
  • Routing software experience is required
  • Proficient with all Microsoft applications
  • Ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop fleet associates, dispatchers, and drivers
  • Develops schedules, methods and routes; analyzes costs; coordinates customs clearances and permits
  • Plan and direct transport and distribution activities so that the organization's goods and materials are transported safely and cost-effectively and that they arrive at their destination on time and in good condition
  • Communicates with drivers, sales associates and customers daily on issues, changes, delivery status, late deliveries, amendments to route, local pickups, etc.
  • Maintain truck and route files for DOT compliance, IFTA compliance, company compliance
  • Track and coordinate truck maintenance

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newport News, Virginia

Founded

1887

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for sustainable building materials benefits Ferguson's product offerings.
  • Smart home technology expansion creates opportunities for Ferguson's IoT-enabled devices.
  • Urbanization boosts need for efficient plumbing and HVAC systems, favoring Ferguson.

What critics are saying

  • Rising interest rates may impact Ferguson's borrowing costs and acquisition financing.
  • Increased competition from Home Depot and Lowe's in plumbing and heating.

What makes Ferguson unique

  • Ferguson has a strong market presence in plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • The company is investing in digital platforms to enhance B2B e-commerce.
  • Ferguson is diversifying its supplier base through strategic acquisitions.

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