Logistics Coordinator

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Manufacture
• Private sector
• Head office
• Pulp and paper mill

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish work schedules and procedures
• 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
• Perform general office duties
• Resolve work related problems
• 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
• Provide customer service
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Monitoring and tracking software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• IBM Lotus
• MS Outlook
• Internet
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Office

Type of industry experience

• Shipping line
• Rail industry

Service experience

• Ship
• Trucking

Area of specialization

• Traffic controlling

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program