logistics coordinator

Work setting

• Transportation

Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Track and complete work orders
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Maintain work records and logs
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects
• Provide customer service
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses

Supervision

• Dispatchers and radio operators
• Transportation route and crew schedulers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Office

Service experience

• Trucking

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Morning
• On call
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities