Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Create, investigate, track and complete work orders
• Monitor production progress
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Project management
• Resolve work related problems
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
• Prepare and submit reports
• Operate radio equipment
• Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment
• Maintain work records and logs
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Assist with maintenance of communications equipment
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Handle wake-up calls
• Keep track of shipments
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• 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
• Maintain vehicle operator work records

Experience and specialization

Type of industry experience

• Trucking

Service experience

• Delivery
• Tow truck

Area of specialization

• Estimating
• Expedition
• Production
• Traffic controlling

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Analytical
• Proactive