A professional who directs and coordinates traffic activities of organization. Responsibilities include:

• Develops methods and procedures for transportation of raw materials to processing and production areas and commodities from departments to customers, warehouses, or other storage facilities.
• Determines most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation, using rate and tariff manuals and motor freight and railroad guidebooks.
• Directs scheduling of shipments and notifies concerned departments or customers of arrival dates.
• Initiates investigations into causes of damages or shortages in consignments or overcharges for freight or insurance.
• Conducts studies in areas of packaging, warehousing, and loading of commodities and evaluates existing procedures and standards.
• Initiates changes designed to improve control and efficiency of traffic department.
• May negotiate contracts for leasing of transportation equipment or property.
• May assist in preparing department budget.