dispatch logistician Verified

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general office duties
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Project management
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Contact customers to deliver requested wakeup calls
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail