Director of Traffic
Type: In-Office, Full-Time Permanent, Regina, SK
About Our Client
Our client is a large, well-established organization with a strong reputation for operational excellence and customer service across North America and beyond. With a diversified business model and an extensive network of locations, they have built a reputation as an industry leader through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to their customers.
Known for their entrepreneurial culture and long-term vision, our client offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside experienced leaders in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic transportation and logistics leader to make a significant impact on enterprise-wide operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead a high-performing team within a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
As the Director of Traffic, you will lead the organization’s transportation and logistics operations, ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods across domestic and international markets. Please note that this position is located in Regina, SK. Relocation assistance is provided.
Transportation & Logistics Operations
- Oversee all inbound and outbound transportation activities, ensuring the timely and efficient movement of materials, equipment, and finished goods.
- Develop and implement transportation strategies that optimize shipping methods, improve service levels, and reduce operational costs.
- Manage transportation activities across multiple freight modes, including parcel, TL, LTL, heavy haul, ocean, and air freight.
Carrier & Vendor Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support seamless transportation operations.
- Review, negotiate, and manage freight rates and service agreements for both domestic and international transportation providers.
- Monitor carrier performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
Compliance & Process Improvement
- Partner closely with Purchasing and Customs teams to ensure compliance with transportation regulations, customs requirements, and industry standards.
- Lead freight auditing, payment, accrual, and claims management processes while identifying and mitigating operational risks.
- Leverage reporting and analytics to support decision-making, forecasting, and performance management initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and ongoing support to the Traffic team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Coordinate training initiatives to ensure employees remain informed on transportation regulations, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
- Support a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the department.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Distribution, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Strong experience managing domestic and international transportation activities across multiple freight modes.
Technical Skills:
- Experience working with ERP systems and transportation management systems (TMS).
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Strong understanding of transportation regulations, customs requirements, freight auditing, and carrier management practices.
Key Competencies:
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Proven negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and strategic mindset with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
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