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Brandt is currently seeking a Traffic Coordinator for our Regina location. This position is the front line role coordinating day to day traffic booking tasks. The Traffic Coordinator will analyze shipping requests, identify options based upon their knowledge of the transportation carrier base, and select carriers to maximize savings and efficiencies.
Required Skills:
To get the best value when procuring transportation services in terms of timeliness, reliability, price and delivery.
Responsible for day-to-day traffic booking activities.
Utilize agreements created by the Traffic group to procure carrier services as required to meet Brandts shipping needs.
Negotiate effectively with carriers to obtain best value. Refuse attempts to impose additional charges for services that should normally be included in base fees, and escalate negotiating impasses to Traffic Team Leader.
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.
Utilize the Traffic Booking Online Program to ensure all requests are handled in a timely manner.
Follow standard Traffic Department operating procedures.
Identify and address issues related to the traffic booking process as they arise, escalating unresolved issues to the Traffic Team Leader.
Maintain/improve carrier relationships.
Document carrier performance and participate in carrier reviews as required.
Required Experience:
3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
Post-Secondary education in Business Administration or similar discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Fluent in French considered an asset
Experience in ERP systems.
Knowledge of MS Office software, esp. Excel, Word, PowerPoint