Transportation Manager

Job summary

The role involves planning and organizing daily transportation operations, including scheduling, dispatching, and inventory management. The manager is responsible for supervising staff and implementing policies for the storage and transit 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 role involves planning and organizing daily transportation operations, including scheduling, dispatching, and inventory management. The manager is responsible for supervising staff and implementing policies for the storage and transit of goods.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and between 7 months to 1 year of experience in fleet management. Personal suitability traits include flexibility, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• policy implementation · 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
• Shipping Documentation
• Inventory Management
• Scheduling
• Dispatching
• Policy Implementation
• Reporting
• Client Focus
• Oral Communication
• Organization

Job areas

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