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Description

Brandt Corporate Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced, detailed orientated 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

Required Skills:
*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

Required Experience:
*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