Work setting

• Transportation
• Freight forwarding
• Repair and maintenance services

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Resolve work related problems
• Recruit and hire staff
• 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
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Dispatch management service software
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Judgement

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available