shipping coordinator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Logistics, materials, and supply chain management

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Rural area
• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• 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
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Light cleaning duties
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• 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
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Keep track of shipments
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Organize and maintain inventory

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Type of industry experience

• Shipping line

Area of specialization

• Expedition

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Judgement

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available