Dispatch Assistant

Dispatch Assistant

At TSN (a Bunzl company), we help convenience store wholesalers and retailers keep their businesses running by delivering the products they need, when they need them. From foodservice disposables and retail packaging to sanitation supplies and everyday essentials, we partner with leading manufacturers and suppliers to bring value to our customers every day.

We're looking for a Dispatch Assistant who is responsible for assistance with all aspects of dispatch and for the brokering of all back-hauls.

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you'll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business, and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities:

• Work with outside carriers and brokers to negotiate freight rates and fill all company trucks
• Schedule all backhauls and pick-up dates to ensure product is scheduled to meet the requirements for outbound orders
• Maintain daily contact with company drivers and outside carriers
• Provide day-to-day support to drivers by responding to questions, addressing issues that arise on the road, and coordinating solutions with appropriate personnel during scheduled and after-hours operations.
• Track drivers' freight; keep buyers and outside carriers aware of changes or delays
• Process outbound paperwork for drivers
• Schedule monthly returns from divisions and coordinate with purchasing department
• Cross train with other dispatch personnel for backup
• Communicate with driver through the Sam Sara system, track DVIR's and hours of service for dispatch purposes.
• Coordinate with vendors for receiving appointments via either email or phone calls.
• Reconcile driver paperwork/expense sheets on a daily basis
• Communicate with receiving on inbound PO's as scheduled making sure the day is not overloaded.
• Assist outside carriers with their paperwork for the loads.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years' experience in Transportation and Logistics highly preferred
• A background in shipping, receiving and transportation operations a plus
• Strong people and problem-solving skills a must
• This candidate must be a strong team player and possess a positive attitude
• Must possess excellent customer service skills when working with both internal and external customers
• Proficiency with MS office software and knowledge of the AS400 is preferred

Colorado salary range: $22 - $26 per hour based on experience, education and geographic location.

Get Paid When You Need It!

• Access to a portion of your earned wages before payday
• Convenient pay card option - no bank account required
• Take control of your finances with flexible pay access

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don't stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law, as applicable, such as leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non?Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North Americaand proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. At Bunzl, you'll find Unlimited Potential your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.