Logistics Coordinator

Work setting

• Freight forwarding

Responsibilities

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
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• 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
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Provide customer service
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Estimating

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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