Transportation logistics coordinator

Job summary

Oversee and coordinate operational logistics, including the movement of supplies, warehouse and production activities, and cost- and time-efficient production scheduling. Coordinate vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment, resolve operational problems, estimate resource needs, and prepare progress reports.

Job details

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Tasks Oversee operational logistics of the organization Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects Prepare and maintain progress and other reports Co-ordinate, assign and review work Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Handling heavy loads Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Accurate Values and ethics Initiative Judgement Analytical Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 hours per week

What you’ll do

Oversee and coordinate operational logistics, including the movement of supplies, warehouse and production activities, and cost- and time-efficient production scheduling. Coordinate vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment, resolve operational problems, estimate resource needs, and prepare progress reports.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 7 months to less than 1 year of experience. The role calls for knowledge of cross-border dispatching and highway trucking regulations, along with strong communication, organization, reliability, judgment, and the ability to work under pressure in a physically demanding environment.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Operational Logistics
• Logistics Planning
• Interdepartmental Coordination
• Inventory and Materials Movement
• Problem Solving
• Productivity Improvement
• Warehouse Coordination
• Production Scheduling
• Materials and Labour Estimation
• Progress Reporting
• Work Coordination and Review
• Cross-Border Dispatching Regulations
• Highway Trucking Regulations
• Dispatching Equipment
• Oral and Written Communication
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing

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