Traffic Manager

Our Customer is a Consumer Products Distribution Company looking for a highly motivated, multi tasked and experienced individual to manage day-to-day operations of its In House Freight Company and Third Party Carriers to coordinate and schedule all product movements.

·         Company owned trucks and trailers; Dispatch Company owned and operated fleet of 11 over the road sleepers and 2 day cabs. Must insure that Company owned trucks have maximum usage.

·         Manage all Company drivers including all trip paperwork.

·         Manage all paperwork including State and Federal compliance reports.

·         Manage fleet maintenance program and repairs.

·         Coordinate and schedule all product movements to insure that all pick-ups and deliveries are handled promptly and tracked until complete.

·         Acquire and dispatch back hauls when needed to insure maximum usage of Company owned trucks and trailers.

·         Develop business for Company owned trucks by gaining new customers.

·          Analyze logistical problems and produce new solutions.

·         Consistently monitors the quality, cost and efficiency of the freight movements.

·         Maintain accurate data with freight order warehouse systems.

·         Third Party Carriers; actively negotiate and manage transportation costs and rates with outside carriers and transportation companies for all modes of transport.

·         Keep informed of logistics technology advances, initiate changes designed to improve control and efficiency of the traffic department. 

Requirements

·         Experience in distribution industry preferred.

·         Experience with domestic transportation logistics a must. International transportation logistics a plus.

·         Ability to meet strict time frames in a fast moving environment.

·         This candidate must have good customer service and excellent communication abilities with strong leadership skills.

·         Applicant must be flexible and able to work extended hours and be on call as needed.

·         Strong PC skills