| Traffic Director Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Traffic Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Traffic Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Traffic Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Traffic Manager, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Assistant, Traffic/Rate Analyst II, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Senior Assistant, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Analyst III, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Analyst II, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Manager, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Supervisor, Digital Marketing Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For 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. 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. 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. 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. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. |
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| Also referred to as: Traffic Logistics Director, Traffic Operations Director, Traffic/Shipping Director, Transportation Traffic Director |
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| Similar Jobs: Traffic Manager, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Assistant, Traffic/Rate Analyst II, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Senior Assistant, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Analyst III, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Analyst II, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Manager, Contact Center Traffic and Scheduling Supervisor, Digital Marketing Director |
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| Level of Education: Traffic Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Traffic Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Traffic Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
