Truck & Rail Dispatcher - Jackson, TN Mill

We Have

• A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, special quality bars, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.    
• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.  
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. 
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. 

We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire 
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6% 
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Professional Training

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma and 2 years of related experience (i.e., storeroom, logistics, inventory management, shipping, etc.)

• Proficiency with computer work, data entry skills, and report preparation
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment 
• Effective listening and proactive and transparent communication skills
• Dependability with flexibility to be on call or work onsite outside of normal business hours.
• Collaborative and cooperative

Your Purpose

You will provide support logistics and maintain customer service. You will make the arrangements for the delivery of steel material to customers and internal locations generally by truck or rail and sometimes via barge. You will report to the External Logistics Facilitator.

Your Work

• Arrange freight to move material to customers and internal locations using Transportation Management Systems and other methods as dictated by necessity including phone and email.
• Make arrangements between carriers, sales and warehouse to execute on-time shipments balancing costs and customer service.
• Identify/correct order and inventory issues with sales/warehouse and escalate as needed.
• Maintain validity of freight costs, correct errors, and confirm or process detention payments.
• Populate reports as required.
• Schedule carrier appointments in alignment with mill loading schedules and supervised instruction (for example the number of appointments with consideration for crane downtime, pre-load schedules, manpower on the shift, receiving, over-length loads, etc.).
• Continue the development of our relationship with the carrier base through effective communication for all parties.
• Enter and update necessary information on shipments including delivery comments, prioritization, or special shipping instructions.
• May negotiate spot or premium freight rates within limits of authority for local carriers to ensure on time shipments.
• Provide assistance or Logistics Operations as required.

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Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

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