dispatch logistician

Location

Abbotsford, BC | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Transportation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Resolve work related problems
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Dispatchers and radio operators
• Shippers and receivers
• Transportation route and crew schedulers

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Dispatch management service software
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Job tags

Salary