Traffic Coordinator

Brandt Corporate Services Ltd. is seeking a Traffic Coordinator to join our team in Regina, SK.

The Traffic Coordinator is responsible for arranging, coordinating, and securing transportation of inbound and outbound loads.  This role reports to the Traffic Team Lead and works with external suppliers as well as multiple internal departments, including Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to arrange transportation of goods across Canada and the USA. The Traffic Coordinator will analyze shipping requests, identify options, and select carriers based on a balance of cost and service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day traffic booking activities

Negotiate effectively with carriers to obtain best value.

Manage the load quoting, coordinating, and tracking of transportation and logistics function for parts, wholegoods and attachments

Produce purchase orders from requests / requisitions / analysis of shipping schedules to ensure timely pickup and delivery activities. Coordinate with manufacturing to eliminate demurrage and delays.

Maintain and monitor carrier performance

Resolve Accounts Payable issues as applied to carrier invoices and provide invoice G / L coding when needed.

Other duties as assigned

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Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Must be a team player

Knowledge of MS Office software, esp. Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Required Experience

3 to 5 years of relevant transportation experience.

Post-Secondary education in Business Administration or similar discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience with a TMS (Transport Management System) is a plus

Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Must be a team player

Knowledge of MS Office software, esp. Excel, Word, PowerPoint