Transportation Manager

Job summary

The transportation manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing daily operations, including fleet management and inventory control. They also supervise staff, prepare management reports, and ensure efficient scheduling and dispatching of goods.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Bachelor's degree Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Responsibilities Tasks Plan and organize daily operations Plan for changes to schedules and policies Prepare reports for senior management Supervise staff Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods Organize and maintain inventory Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations Supervision 11-15 people Experience and specialization Area of work experience Fleet management Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

The transportation manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing daily operations, including fleet management and inventory control. They also supervise staff, prepare management reports, and ensure efficient scheduling and dispatching of goods.

Requirements

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 7 months to 1 year of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent oral communication skills.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fleet management
• Operations planning
• Staff supervision
• Inventory management
• Shipping documentation
• Logistics coordination
• Scheduling
• Dispatching
• Reporting
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Problem solving

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability

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