Logistics Specialist

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

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. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

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. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

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 and 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.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.Skills You'll Need:

Experience. Experience that has included dispatching, customer relations, and construction/transportation is preferred.

Operational Knowledge. Some knowledge of paving, concrete, and construction materials, as well as trucks and transportation requirements and regulations, is preferred. A solid understanding of the aggregate and asphalt business functions, the construction industry, including materials and project management, and key drivers for sales, logistics, and customer satisfaction is preferred.

Regulatory Knowledge. Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations in trucking and terminal operations, working knowledge of DOT (State and Federal) motor-carrier rules and regulations, and knowledge of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations is preferred.

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 are required. The selected candidate will interact with all levels of the organization and must be able to represent Vulcan in a professional manner. Must be able to maintain satisfactory customer relations.

Time Management Skills. Must be able to manage time effectively with minimal supervision, have the initiative and ability to handle multiple assignments, and stay results-oriented, to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision-making.

Technology Skills. Must be skilled in using computers to record information and create reports.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

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. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

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.

as it relates to the use of temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters.