shipping and receiving coordinator

Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• 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
• Revise type and quantity of materials required sent for production, construction and other projects
• 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
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Light cleaning duties
• Maintain work records and logs
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Perform general office duties
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Monitor production progress
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Project management
• Provide customer service
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Assist with maintenance of communications equipment
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

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
• Proactive