logistics lead

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• 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
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Project management
• Provide customer service
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Accurate
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program