logistics specialist

PBX Logistics Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company located in Surrey is seeking a Dispatch Manager to oversee dispatch operations and coordinate activities with warehouse units. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in dispatch management, good communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include health and financial plans.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience required.
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices.
• Experience in trucking and load planning.

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 from individuals in threatening situations.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Organized

Team player

Proactive

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 individuals who find themselves in life threatening situations 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