logistics lead

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• 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
• Prepare and submit reports
• Maintain work records and logs
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• 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
• Monitor production progress
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Project management
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• 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
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

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

Employment groups

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

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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