transportation logistics coordinator

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Warehouse.

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.
• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery.
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries.
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment.
• Light cleaning duties.
• 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.
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies.
• Train workers in duties and policies.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Keep track of shipments.
• Organize and maintain inventory.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory.
• Operate forklift.
• Observe fabrication of articles affected by customs laws.
• Maintain registration systems, records and files.
• Issue licences, export documents and special permits.
• Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment.
• Fill mail or electronic orders from warehouse stock.
• Operate electric palette jack.
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.
• Keep shop and warehouse clean.

Supervisory Experience.

Manage the operations of package handling. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization.

Supervision:

3-4 people. Staff in various areas of responsibility.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Monitoring and tracking software.
• Electronic scheduler.
• Electronic mail.
• Internet.
• Inventory control software.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• MS Windows.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Shopify.
• MS Office.

Cuisine specialties:

International.

Technical experience:

Warehouse and storage facilities.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Pallet lifters.

Vehicle and equipment experience:

Reach trucks.

Area of specialization:

Expedition.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Accurate.
• Values and ethics.
• Initiative.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Parking available.