Dispatcher (Shipping Clerk)

Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it is our people that make the difference, and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

The Dispatcher (Shipping Clerk) oversees and facilitates the logistics/supply chain operations of the branch.  You will coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of products, most of which is also manufactured in the Woodland branch.  This position requires regular interaction with our valued customers; from responding to customer questions and complaints to notifying customers about delays in the delivery schedule.  Also required is frequent coordination with other departments, such as Customer Service and Production.  The successful Dispatcher (Shipping Clerk) ensures the smooth operation of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency.

You’ll be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Provide accurate and timely freight scheduling and competitive freight quotes to support efficient operations.
• Coordinate daily logistics operations by building loads, routing trucks, and dispatching drivers to ensure timely and efficient deliveries
• Applying transportation policies and procedures and coordinating and monitoring truck routing operations.
• Coordinating all freight movements with customers and service providers and providing customers with regular status updates.
• Preparing the weekly shipment forecast, working to expedite orders when necessary, and regularly reviewing backlog with the Shipping & Receiving Manager.
• Accurately and timely tracking and processing A/P and reviewing A/R monthly with Shipping & Receiving Manager.
• Reviewing claims with Shipping & Receiving and partnering with customers on completing claims.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics with a strong understanding of transportation operations
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and apply effective problem-solving strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn new software quickly
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

We offer medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

 

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

 

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

 

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.