shipping coordinator Verified This job was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank.

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
• Revise type and quantity of materials required sent for production, construction and other projects
• Track and complete work orders
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings
• Prepare and submit reports
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• 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
• Monitor production progress
• Project management
• Provide customer service
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Operate radio equipment
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory