logistics specialist

PBX Logistics Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Surrey is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator to manage operations at an industrial facility. The role requires coordinating activities with warehouse personnel and dispatching crews according to required schedules. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The position offers benefits like dental and health insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units.
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders.
• Keep track of shipments.
• Respond to urgent calls for assistance.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Proactive

Analytical

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Dispatch management service software

Monitoring and tracking software

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Industrial facility or establishment
• Transportation
• Warehouse

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Project management
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• 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
• Operate radio equipment
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Dispatch management service software
• Monitoring and tracking software
• Electronic mail

Type of experience

• Load planning

Service experience

• Trucking

Customs broker specialization

• Customs legislation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance