freight forwarding logistician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 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.

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
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Perform general office duties
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Monitor production progress
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Provide customer service
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Organize and maintain inventory
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Monitoring and tracking software
• Electronic mail
• Inventory control software
• MS Office
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Accurate