At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.
Company Overview
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.
Job Details
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and assign outbound, vendor backhaul, and OVD loads
Plan and assign rolltainer sweeps and dunnage consolidations
Reporting Function:
Report on time load pick up
Report on time store delivery
Report BOL pick up
Report on tractor utilization
Report on vendor backhaul pickup and delivery
Answer and process driver load messages through satellite communications and plan
Answer telephone calls from drivers, vendors, DCs, SSC and other external sources
Work with drivers to ensure they understand the delivery documentation , call stores when the delivery is late, monitor load dispatch assignments, and review load optimizing.
20%
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
Proficient communication (written and verbal), listening, and interpersonal problem solving skills
Knowledge of dedicated transportation operations
High attention to detail, strong planning, and organization skills
Understands driver logs and hours of service
Proficient in usage of transportation optimization software to perform routing, tendering, scheduling, and shipment tracking
Ability to function in a high-stress environment
Must know MS Office software
EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:
Distribution experience preferred.
Quality check or audit experience preferred.
Warehouse management system applications experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics preferred, or comparable experience of one to two years in transportation operations for a retailer, manufacturing company, major carrier, or logistics company required.
One to two years customer service experience preferred
One to two years onsite driver dispatch experience preferred
One year Driver Dispatch Management System (satellite dispatch systems) experience (McLeod, TMW, Telogis, Dispatch Tracks, AS400)
Numbers & Facts
Location
BERKELEY, MO
Industry
Retail
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
1939
Website
http://www.dollargeneral.com/
About Company
Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General Corporation is the nation's largest small-box discount retailer. We make shopping for everyday needs simpler and hassle-free by offering a carefully edited assortment of the most popular brands at low everyday prices in small, convenient locations. Dollar General ranks among the largest retailers of top-quality brands made by America's most-trusted manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Unilever, Kellogg's, General Mills and Nabisco. With more than $18 Billion in sales, Dollar General has over 12,000 stores in 43 states and 12 distribution centers.
Skills
Auditingunmatched
Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
IBM AS-400 Serverunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Retailunmatched
Retail Operationsunmatched
Satellite Communicationsunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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