DispatchManager

**Job Posting:** Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Ferguson is currently seeking Dispatch Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate is an upbeat and highly motivated individual who takes an optimistic approach to new challenges and embraces the Company's strategic vision; a person that thrives when working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment to effectively lead and drive process improvements This position leads a team of hourly employees working a 6AM – 3PM schedule. **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