logistics analyst Verified

Work setting

• Head office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Maintain work records and logs
• 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
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Monitor production progress
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Project management
• Provide customer service
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Prepare and process import and export documents and other forms on behalf of clients
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Compile inventory reports
• Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Visio
• MS Project
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Office

Documentation knowledge

• Trans-border documentation

Area of work experience

• Quality assurance or control
• International trade

Planning specialization

• Waste management

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Production
• Traffic controlling

Customs broker specialization

• Customs legislation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Analytical
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program