transportation manager

Rocket Logistics; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a logistics manager to oversee transportation operations. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and organizing shipping documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to lead a team effectively. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about logistics, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in logistics or transportation management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, arrange shipping documentation, and ensure compliance.
• Oversee scheduling, dispatching, and inventory management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organization

Reliability

Team Player

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work Location

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage finances or budget
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods
• Negotiate for services and preferential rates
• Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods
• Oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Work under pressure

Own Tools/Equipment

• Computer

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Analytical