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Position Summary: This position is responsible for coordinating, scheduling and directing the delivery of produced homes. This position requires interpersonal communication and negotiating skills in order to be an effective partner to each party involved in the delivery process.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manage bill backs due to driver damage to either homes or community property
• Invoice each home in AS400
• Forward parts list to CX Manager when shipping damages occur
• Communicate with retailers on expected deliveries
• Collect and produce driver packets for each home
• Manage yard inventory and maintain “Zero Yard” month end company policy.
• Troubleshoot road repairs when homes experience issues during transportation
• Oversee the sign out of each home leaving the facility
• Process payments for axle and frame repairs on homes in transit to Independent Contractors
• Coordinate independent transportation company delivery capacity to accommodate all homes on the shipping schedule and make minute by minute changes to maximize transportation assets and effectiveness
• Review/Correct transportation costs and produce accurate invoices.
• Create, maintain, and distribute current and accurate shipping schedules
• Direct and communicate the prompt and efficient delivery of produced homes
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure paint or drywall compound is shipped with the homes, where required
• Oversee invoicing for payment to independent transportation companies for delivery services.
• Coordinate Dealer Pick up home shipments
• Access AS400 to match homes with the production schedule and coordinate delivery within a set timeframe.
• Maintain current transportation quotes

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & AS400 system
• Previous Manufactured housing experience
• Very high attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work independently, and within a team. Must be a self-starter
• Highly skilled with handling transportation questions & ability to negotiate deliveries even when the customer is not ready to accept deliveries and keep yard inventory down even when deliveries cannot be made

Physical Demands:

• Constantly works in an indoor, temperature-controlled, sealed-window office environment.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing.
• Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.

Travel Requirements:

None

Why Clayton?

• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.