Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist (260000KF)

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready‑mixed concrete. Our culture encourages career development, rewards excellence, and values diversity.

When you join Vulcan, you make a difference for millions of people across the country.

• Receive and Enter Orders: Receive customer orders and assist customers in identifying proper products needed for specific end uses. Accurately enter orders into the APEX system.
• Collaborate: Work with the Sales Service Center to obtain project information and pricing, as necessary.
• Oversee & Adjust Scheduling: Oversee driver/truck scheduling to effectively balance our capabilities with demand. Schedule company and independent drivers to deliver customer orders at each facility on a daily basis. Adjust the schedule as necessary.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation rules and regulations, including but not limited to hours of service.
• Review Order Entry: Review daily order entries for completeness and accuracy for each facility. Ensure the plant has the capability to meet customer needs in a timely manner. Make adjustments as necessary.
• Resolve Issues: Report immediately any delivery problems to service or sales representatives for quick resolution or mitigation.
• Develop Annual Budget: Develop annual territory budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience: Dispatching, customer relations, and construction/transportation experience is preferred.
• Operational Knowledge: Knowledge of paving, concrete, construction materials, trucks, transportation requirements and regulations; solid understanding of the aggregate and asphalt business functions.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations in trucking and terminal operations, DOT (state and Federal) motor‑carrier rules, OSHA and MSHA rules.
• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to schedule and organize large numbers of people quickly and efficiently.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interact with all levels of the organization; represent Vulcan professionally; maintain satisfactory customer relations.
• Time‑Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Manage time effectively with minimal supervision; handle multiple assignments; stay results‑oriented in a stressful, deadline‑oriented environment that requires complex technical decision‑making.
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in using computers to record information and create reports.

• Great Company Culture: Competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open‑mindedness, and communication.
• Safe: Industry leader in health and safety standards; committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work: Our aggregates are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development: Development programs help employees meet their goals.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Notice to Temporary Staffing Agencies, Placement Services and Professional Recruiters:
Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy as it relates to the use of temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters.

Vulcan Materials Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law from discrimination.