transportation logistics coordinator

Convoy Logistics Providers Ltd.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Ontario seeks a Logistics Coordinator to oversee operational processes and manage shipments efficiently. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in logistics, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include organizing logistics activities, compiling reports, and improving product quality within a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits including health care and dental plan offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in logistics or operations.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Experience in shipping and trucking environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile orders and instructions from customers.
• Oversee operational logistics and plan activities.
• Prepare and submit reports, maintain logs, and resolve work problems.

Skills

Communication

Client focus

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Freight forwarding
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• 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
• Prepare and submit reports
• Maintain work records and logs
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Project management
• Keep track of shipments
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Office
  
  

Type of industry experience

• Shipping line
  
  

Service experience

• Ship
• Trucking
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Proactive
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
  
  

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  
  

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)