Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
Factory Location: Hawkins, TX
Compensation: $28.00 / hour
Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs
Benefits of working for Primo Brands:
Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)
Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment
Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Schedule and dispatch drivers to appropriate locations
- Maintain and update transportation KPI (key performance indicator) reports
- Communicate with clients by phone/email to arrange pickup/delivery times and delivery updates
- Manage loads through our Transportation Management System
- Be proactive in identifying potential shipment issues and communicating them to other impacted departments
- Help manage and assist third party carriers
- Oversee driver delivery times and load completion timeliness
- Assist in keeping the department in DOT & FDA compliance
- Engage and embrace Primo Brands Continuous Excellence
- Deliver business results in line with the Supply Chain Operations Master Plan
- Conduct business in line with Primo Brands Leadership Framework and Corporate Business Principles
- Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Management Team
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in dispatching required
- Experience in transportation preferred
- Ability to handle multiple people and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, verbal, and organization skills
- SAP knowledge and ability
- Data analytics and strategy experience
- Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
- Computer skills; Microsoft Office; Microsoft Excel Intermediate level preferred
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Must be flexible in working hours - overtime, vacation coverage, and off-shifts
Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.