Transportation Logistics Coordinator

Work setting

• Wholesalers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Resolve work related problems
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Monitor production progress
• Maintain work records and logs
• Estimate materials and labour required for production
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Perform general office duties
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Keep track of shipments
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Provide customer service
• Create, investigate, track and complete work orders
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Maintain vehicle operator work records

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Dispatch management service software
• Inventory control software
• Monitoring and tracking software

Area of work experience

• Quality assurance or control

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail