National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011

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1215 - Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations

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 private and public sectors.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • dispatch logistician
    • flight crew scheduling supervisor
    • freight forwarding logistician
    • head dispatcher
    • head shipper
    • inventory control supervisor
    • logistics supervisor - transportation
    • parts service supervisor
    • production clerks supervisor
    • ramp services supervisor - airport
    • supervisor, receiving
    • supply control co-ordinator

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations (1214)
  • Main duties

    Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

    • 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.
  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Several years of experience in the occupation supervised are usually required.
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