Dispatcher Jobs

Work Location : Delicato Vineyards Manteca
Position Purpose
This position is the principal point of contact for packaging materials and glass transportation coordination and scheduling. This includes communication, reporting, and providing direction to internal stakeholders, carriers, glass and materials suppliers and storage facilities. The Dispatcher will drive efficiencies, lower total landed freight while minimizing inventory and meeting service goals. Responsible for the management of systems and reporting to enable accurate and timely logistics tracking. Participates in the development and implements transportation plans and strategies that optimize inventory levels and effective operational throughput/capacity. Effectively communicates and collaborates with key cross functional internal stakeholders as well as suppliers and customers to ensure excellence in execution, performance, and value.
Essential Duties

• Manages and coordinates all deliveries of glass and materials related to bottling operations, to all Delicato and outside production facilities
• Assists in the investigation and resolution of receiving discrepancies or quality issues
• Daily dispatches to carriers, material suppliers, glass producers, and receiving coordinator
• Cross training in all roles in Logistics to communicate or react to potential issues with other departments
• Cross training with the other departments: Distribution Operations, Material Operations, and freight payment process
• Works closely with production planning, bottling operations, and procurement for any changes to the schedule or work order(s)
• Prepares daily receiving reports from SAP
• Ensures department financial success by understanding movements in freight, inventory optimization, and how it relates to the role of keeping costs and complexity to a minimum
• Prepares & maintains on time performance records of glass and material deliveries to Delicato and outside production facilities using SAP
• Communicates all potential shortfalls & delays in glass or material availabilities due to logistics issues

Non-Essential Duties

• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience of 3-5 years in warehouse and/or logistics

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Wine industry experience/knowledge a plus
• Proficiency in SAP system, or a similar ERP system (such as JD Edwards)
• Experience with a TMS (transportation management system) a plus
• Good process and systems orientation and demonstrated results
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize on a regular basis
• Ability to contribute to a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers and management
• MS Office proficiency with advanced Excel skills
• Must possess high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiar and experienced with RF (radio frequency) and WMS (warehouse management system) environment
• Knowledge of State Regulations regarding logistics a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication essential
• Customer service focus, proactive follow through and orientation

Working Conditions
Operates keyboard & mouse. Required to talk & listen. May be required to drive automotive equipment.
Work Standards

• Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
• Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
• Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
• Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments
Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $26.00 to $40.64.
Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more.
Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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