Logistics Specialist

Manage the order book and service hauler base for an assigned territory or region. Receive orders, assemble logistics plan, schedule delivery of construction and non-construction materials, and solicit new business. Ensure that correct products and quantities are delivered in a timely manner. Maintain records of daily production of orders and process accounts payable and receivable. Attract new, and maintain current hauler/carrier relationships as well as all hauler files.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for long periods; be able to use common office tools and technology, such as cell phone, office telephone, calculator, computer, and other electronic devices. Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile on a daily basis; there may be a periodic need to travel by airline.

Mental Requirements: The candidate must be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Need to be able to work in a stressful, deadline oriented environment that requires thinking and acting quickly and creatively to resolve problems. Memorize and recall detailed information. Communicate effectively with customers as well as truckers.

Tools and Equipment Used: Computers, calculator, telephones, fax machines, cell phones and automobiles.

Education: College degree preferred, high school degree or its equivalent is required.

Experience: Three to five years experience that has included dispatching, customer relations, construction/transportation; administrative or sales experience is required.

Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to manage multiple activities/projects concurrently. Knowledge of: construction materials and processes, weight and measure laws and regulations, truck and transportation requirements and regulations. Scheduling and organizing large numbers of people and equipment efficiently and quickly. Must have skill in using computers to record information and create reports; providing excellent customer service by phone; making basic mathematical computations; reading maps. Demonstrate a dynamic personality and positive attitude with the ability to remain calm and focused in a high stress environment. Ability to interface with all levels of the vendor organizations as well as our customers organizations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is a plus.

Behavioral Expectations

Working Smart: Gets the job done right and complete the first time; understands the full question/objective presented.

Responsive: Responds promptly and accurately to customer requests for information; coordinates appropriate follow-up.

Business Understanding: Thorough understanding of the business purpose. Recognizes business constraints – what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain positions.

Self-Motivated: Initiates and takes action before being required to do so. Collaborates with others to address issues that arise.

Good Judgment: Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the "big picture" and the ramifications of one’s actions.

Ownership Mentality: Assumes responsibility and makes decisions within own level of authority.

High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments.

Customer Focus: Takes responsibility for customer relationships, keeping promises and commitments.

Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid and consistent manner.

Salesmanship: Maintains key contacts during and after sales to ensure satisfaction, sense new sales opportunities, and maintain market intelligence.

Problem Prevention/Solving: Asks series of probing questions to go beyond surface issues and fully understand the components of a problem and its root causes.

Planning and Organizing: Identifies and defines clear short-term goals and/or work outcomes that are required to implement strategic goals.Vulcan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law from discrimination.