Traffic Coordinator

Brandt Group of Companies; Regina; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Company pension/RRSP

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies in Canada is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage day-to-day traffic booking, negotiate with carriers, and coordinate load quoting for parts, whole goods, and attachments. You will work with ERP and a Transport Management System, ensure timely pickup and delivery, monitor carrier performance, and resolve AP issues related to carrier invoices.

A post-secondary business education and strong Excel/Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant transportation experience.
• Post-Secondary education in Business Administration or similar discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in ERP systems.
• Experience with a TMS is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day traffic booking activities.
• Negotiate effectively with carriers to obtain best value.
• Manage load quoting, coordinating, and tracking of transportation for parts, wholegoods and attachments.
• Produce purchase orders from requests and schedules to ensure timely pickup and delivery.
• Maintain and monitor carrier performance.
• Resolve Accounts Payable issues related to carrier invoices.

Skills

Transportation experience

Carrier management

Load planning

Communication skills

Team player

Excel/Office

Education

Post-secondary business education or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

TMS

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• 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

What We Look For

• 3 to 5 years of relevant transportation experience.
• Post-Secondary education in Business Administration or similar discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in ERP systems.
• Experience with a TMS (Transport Management System) is a plus
• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.