Logistics coordinator

EFL Transport Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EFL Transport Inc. is seeking a logistics coordinator to manage dispatching and operational planning at our Canada location. You will organize work orders, track shipments, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has a secondary school certificate and 7 months to under 1 year of related experience, and is able to work on-site at our facility, with knowledge of cross-border dispatching practices and highway trucking rules.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate (high school).
• 1 year or less experience in logistics/transport coordination.
• Familiarity with dispatching and vehicle operations.

Responsibilities

• Compile orders and instructions from customers and plan tasks to prioritize.
• Oversee operational logistics and track work orders.
• Coordinate activities with other work units and departments.
• Monitor movement of supplies and maintain logs and reports.
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and emergencies.

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

7 months to less than 1 year

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Transportation

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
• Track and complete work orders
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Maintain work records and logs
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Perform general office duties
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures toimprove productivity and product quality
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Provide customer service
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate theactivities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in lifethreatening situation and who require assistance
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crewsand equipment

SUPERVISION

• 11-15 people