Production and transportation logistics coordinators
Career Overview
Production logistics co-ordinators:
- Organize and assist the flow of work and materials within an establishment
- Prepare work and production schedules
- Oversee the progress of production and construction projects
Transportation logistics co-ordinators:
- Co-ordinate and monitor the movement of products and ensure that products are shipped and received on schedule
Work for manufacturing and construction companies and other industrial establishments.
Job Titles
Duties
Production logistics co-ordinators:
- Plan and oversee operational logistics of supply-chain work units or departments
- Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
- Meet with other production co-ordinators, warehouse, production and construction supervisors and purchasing and inventory clerks to coordinate activities between warehouses, production floors, construction sites or other supply chain work units or departments
- Maintain inventory of materials and parts needed to complete production
- Use manual or computerized systems to prepare and maintain reports on the progress of work, materials used, rates of production and other production information
Transportation logistics co-ordinators:
- Co-ordinate and monitor logistics of the movement of parts, supplies and materials within an establishment
- Ensure that supplies, materials and products are shipped and received on schedule
- Prepare and process all customs documents for International & U.S. shipments
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
5,630% Employed Full Time
65%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.
Career Pathways
Promotion to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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Education, Training and Skills
Completion of a post-secondary education program of less than two years in Business or Supply Chain Management or extensive experience as a dispatcher, production clerk or scheduling clerk is usually required.
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Talking to others to share information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
5,630Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 75 | 1.3% |
| Kootenay | 90 | 1.6% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 4,660 | 82.8% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 45 | 0.8% |
| Northeast | 20 | 0.4% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 375 | 6.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 365 | 6.5% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
2,160Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 30 | 0.4% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,850 | 1.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | 1.5% |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 140 | 0.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 120 | 0.3% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Warehousing | 530 |
| Manufacturing | 350 |
| Retail Trade | 240 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 240 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 200 |
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