Director of Traffic

Brandt Corporate Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced, detailed oriented and proactive Director of Traffic for its Regina, SK, location. The Director of Traffic will oversee and manage all transportation activities encompassing inbound and outbound traffic for the Brandt Group of Companies. Additionally, this position is accountable to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement strategies, processes, and procedures that optimizes transportation spend while meeting cost and service level targets.

An ongoing focus will be to ensure the operations are executed using the most efficient modes of shipping required to achieve goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Guiding the Traffic Team in the daily efforts of ensuring the timely cost effective movement of raw materials/equipment inbound and finished goods outbound
• Develop, support, and manage a knowledgeable and effective team
• Communicating and working with multiple Brandt departments to ensure clear information and understanding of all traffic requirements are exchanged internally and with our Suppliers and Carrier partners
• Managing and oversee the monitoring of all Carrier partners
• Reviewing and assisting negotiating rates for both National and International freight services
• Working closely with Purchasing and Customs to ensure compliance with all Federal and International requirements
• Organizing training within the Traffic department and any other Brandt Divisions to ensure all rules and regulations that may have an effect on our operations are understood and followed
• Overseeing Freight payment, auditing, and accruals processes. Manage freight payment process to support carrier payment process and work with financial teams to understand, explain, and project cost variances, and support accrual processes.
• Leveraging data for reporting, projects, decision-making, and performance management
• Loss prevention and freight claims process – identify risks and mitigate exposure - process, track, and resolve claims
• Perform other duties as required.

#LI-ONSITE

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional analytics skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Proven negotiation skills
• High proficiency with logistics support software such as TMS
• Ability to maintain professionalism, make decisions, and take appropriate actions under pressure
• Knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations governing both Traffic functions and Customs requirements.

• BS degree in logistics, distribution, engineering, industrial management, or a similar field required
• 5+ years of work experience in leadership roles within transportation and logistic
• In-depth experience with various transportation modes including Parcel, TL, and LTL, especially as it relates to heavy hauls
• International experience with ocean and air shipping
• Experience with ERP systems (Baan, other)

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional analytics skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Proven negotiation skills
• High proficiency with logistics support software such as TMS
• Ability to maintain professionalism, make decisions, and take appropriate actions under pressure
• Knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations governing both Traffic functions and Customs requirements.