National Occupation Code (NOC): 1215

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Shippers and Receivers (1521), Storekeepers and Partspersons (1522), Production Logistics Co-ordinators (1523), Purchasing and Inventory Control Workers (1524), Dispatchers (1525) and Transportation Route and Crew Schedulers (1526). They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

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Job Duties for Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations

• Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventories of materials, parts and products; processing purchasing transactions; co-ordinating production work; dispatching crews; scheduling transportation crews and routes; operating airport ramp servicing vehicles; and other related activities
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization, establish work schedules and procedures, resolve work-related issues, prepare and submit progress and other reports and co-ordinate activities with other supply-chain work units or departments
• Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Requisition supplies and materials
• Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work
• May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Working Conditions for Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations

Work is usually performed indoors.

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• Logistical Supervisor - Traffic
• Logistics Supervisor
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• Production Planning Clerks Supervisor
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• Receiving Supervisor
• Route Planning Supervisor
• Scheduling Clerks Supervisor
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• Shipping Co-ordinator
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• Stock Control Supervisor
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