Freight forwarding supervisor

Novalink Logistics Inc; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Dental plan

Group insurance

Life insurance

Bonus

Free parking

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Novalink Logistics Inc in Richmond, BC is seeking a Freight forwarding supervisor. The role oversees all supply chain activities, coordinates logistics, and trains staff. English fluency and Mandarin capability are valued. You will supervise 3–4 workers, organize schedules, and ensure timely, safe shipments within a fast-paced environment.

The position is permanent, full-time with a day shift (08:30 to 17:00) and a salary of $4,500 to $5,500 per month for 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to supervise 3-4 workers.
• Experience coordinating logistics and schedules.
• Strong report writing and daily reporting habits.
• Ability to train staff on policies.
• Fluent English; Mandarin helpful.
• Punctual, accountable, reliable.

Responsibilities

• Train workers in duties and company policies.
• Resolve work-related problems.
• Prepare and submit daily reports.
• Establish work schedules and procedures.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with other units.
• Organize staff training.
• Oversee operational logistics.
• Recruit and hire employees.
• Ensure safe and timely pick-up and delivery.
• Track shipments and inventory issues.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin knowledge

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Accountability

Team supervision

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Publisher

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

Novalink Logistics Inc based in Richmond, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Freight forwarding supervisor who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The selected candidate will be required to work during the day shift (08:30 to 17:00).

Employer Name: Novalink Logistics Inc
Position: Freight forwarding supervisor
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $4,500 to $5,500 monthly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Richmond, BC

• The candidate will be required to train workers in duties and company policies.
• The candidate will be required to resolve work related problems in the organisation.
• The candidate will be required to prepare and submit reports on a daily basis.
• The candidate would be responsible for establishing work schedules and procedures.
• The candidate will be expected to conduct performance evaluations.
• The candidate would be responsible for coordinating activities with other work units or departments.
• The candidate will be expected to organise staff training.
• The candidate will be required to coordinate, assign and review work periodically.
• The candidate would be required to plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization.
• The candidate will be required to raise requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies as per the requirement.
• The candidate will be expected to recruit and hire employees.
• The candidate would be responsible for arranging maintenance and repair works
• The candidate would be responsible for overseeing all supply chain operations.
• The candidate would be responsible for organizing and managing inventory, storage, and transportation.
• The candidate would be in charge of reviewing, preparing, and routing purchase orders.
• The candidate must be able to ensure the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments.
• The candidate would be in charge of monitoring shipments, costs, timelines, and productivity.
• The candidate will be required to tracks, traces, and updates the status of shipments.
• The candidate will be required to address and resolving shipment and inventory issues
• The candidate must be able to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and retailers.
• The candidate would need to adhere to all relevant rules and regulation of the organisation.
• The candidate must be able to ensure quality of all services and processes within the facility.
• The candidate will be expected to keep accurate inventory records and files.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should know other languages including Mandarin.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of College or CEGEP or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate should have a minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in similar industry.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be accountable.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The selected candidate have to supervise and monitor work of other workers.
• The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• The ideal candidate will be a quick learner who can maintain focus and adapt to a variety of challenges.
• The candidate must be able to carry out detailed procedures in a time-sensitive environment.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication.
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
• The candidate must be able to take the initiative and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• The candidate must be capable of interpreting, adapting, and applying policies and procedures.
• The candidate should have leadership skills to take control of a situation and make quick decisions when necessary.
• The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate must have the ability to supervise 3 to 4 people.

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

• The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Windows, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook.
• The candidate having hands on experience in Spreadsheet, Electronic scheduler and Electronic Mail is an added advantage.
• The candidate should have thorough knowledge in Word processing software, Database software, Inventory control software etc.

Work Setting

• The candidate will be required to work in Warehouse, Transportation and Freight forwarding.

Security and Safety

• The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
• The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.
• Health, Long term, Financial and other benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get Health care plan and Dental plan.
• Under Long term benefits, the selected candidates would get Group insurance benefits and Life insurance.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidates would get Bonus.
• In addition to the above mentioned health, financial and long term benefits the selected candidates would get other benefits in the form Free parking facilities, Travel insurance and wellness program.