12013

Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Supervisors of supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations supervise the activities of workers in unit group 13201 Production and transportation logistics coordinators and in sub-major group 144: Supply chain logistics, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, plan, 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; coordinating production work; dispatching crews; scheduling transportation crews and routes and other related activities
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures for safety and security, standards and regulations in force and participate in their improvement
Resolve various problems and related complaints and implement corrective measures and process improvements
Train workers in job duties
Requisition supplies and materials
Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work
May conduct performance reviews of supervised workers
May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Example job titles

•flight crew scheduling supervisor
•head dispatcher
•head shipper
•inventory control supervisor
•parts service supervisor
•production clerks supervisor
•receiving supervisor
•transportation logistics supervisor

Overview

National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 12013 encompasses supervisors in supply chain, tracking, and scheduling coordination occupations. Classified under TEER 2 of the NOC 2021 system, this category includes professionals who coordinate, assign, and review the work of shipping, receiving, storing, distributing, dispatching, scheduling, and inventory control workers. Key job titles falling under this classification include inventory control supervisor, dispatch supervisor, production scheduling supervisor, and logistics coordinator supervisor.

According to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) standards, individuals aiming for NOC 12013 roles must typically complete secondary school, though completion of college or other courses in logistics or supply chain management is often preferred. Several years of experience in the specific occupation supervised (such as shipping, receiving, or scheduling) is generally required. Daily responsibilities include establishing work schedules, resolving work-related issues, preparing progress reports, and training staff in job duties and safety procedures.

As a TEER 2 occupation, individuals with qualifying work experience under NOC 12013 may be eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency through federal economic immigration programs managed by Express Entry, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official regulatory guidelines, always consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.