Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• 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
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Establish work schedules and procedures

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Project
• Internet
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Service experience

• Trucking

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Initiative
• Analytical