transportation logistics coordinator

ROAD LINK XPRESS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ROAD LINK XPRESS in Canada urgently seeks a logistics coordinator to oversee on-site operations, plan dispatches, and coordinate with warehouse and production units. You will monitor material movements, schedule efficient production runs, and produce progress reports.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and strong communication. You will work in a fast-paced, on-site environment requiring decisive problem-solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• 7 months to less than 1 year experience preferred.
• On-site work at physical location only.
• Knowledge of cross-border dispatching regulations and highway trucking rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational logistics of the organization.
• Plan and organize operational activities to optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate activities with other units and departments.
• Monitor movement of supplies between departments.
• Resolve problems and advise on productivity improvements.
• Coordinate with warehouse and production teams.
• Schedule production runs cost-effectively.
• Estimate materials and labour for projects.
• Prepare progress and other reports.
• Direct and review team performance.
• Be familiar with cross-border dispatching regulations and trucking rules.
• Use dispatching tools to coordinate vehicle operators.
• Respond to urgent life-threatening situations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Values and ethics

Initiative

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• 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