logistics planner

XTL Logistics Inc; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a dedicated coordinator to manage operational logistics and enhance productivity. In this dynamic role, you will oversee the movement of supplies, train staff, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, thrive under pressure, and be a proactive team player. Join a forward-thinking company that values efficiency and inclusivity, offering a supportive work environment for diverse individuals, including newcomers and veterans. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with other departments and monitor supply movements.
• Prepare reports and resolve work problems for improved productivity.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Accurate

Initiative

Proactive

Education

College or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

• Transportation

Tasks

• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Initiative
• Proactive

Support for Persons with Disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for Mature Workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Support for Visible Minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities