Traffic Director

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Traffic Director plans and directs an organization's transportation, freight pricing, and logistics operations. Negotiates contracts with carriers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics providers to secure favorable rates and maintain quality service. Being a Traffic Director develops strategies to analyze shipping rates, transportation costs, and traffic patterns to optimize freight movement and reduce expenses. Maintains awareness of industry developments and disruptions to navigate and reduce impacts on an organization's operations and bottom-line. Additionally, Traffic Director analyzes rate structures and forecasts to identify cost-savings while maintaining service quality and performance metrics. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Traffic Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Traffic Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.