Transportation Coordinator Jobs in San Diego, CA

A Transportation Coordinator in the logistics industry is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all transportation operations. The role involves organizing schedules, tracking shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and resolving any logistical problems that arise. They are also responsible for maintaining communication and relationships with freight carriers, vendors, and clients to ensure the smooth running of operations. To excel in this role, a Transportation Coordinator should have strong organizational, communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

To prepare for this role, interested individuals often start off in positions such as Logistics Clerk, Dispatch Operator or Freight Broker, which provide essential experience in the logistics field. In terms of qualifications, a degree in business, logistics or a related field is typically required. Certain certifications such as the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) credential or the Transportation and Logistics Certification (CTL) can be beneficial and give candidates a competitive edge. Knowledge of logistics software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also usually necessary.

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(JC-469099) Associate Transportation Planner

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

JC-469099) Associate Transportation Planner Caltrans San Diego, CA Experience Level: Entry Level PUBLIC POLICY REGIONAL PLANNING TRANSPORTATION PLANNING To Apply: Will consider Transportation...

Transportation Planner

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Overview NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection &...

Associate Transportation Planner - PID Support

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

and Duties This is a re-advertisement of JC-463774. If you have previously applied to this position, please submit a new application. Under the direction of the Branch Chief within the District 11...

Transportation Coordinator-CDL B

  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Transportation Coordinator-CDL B San Diego, CA, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Pay: $27.02 per hour Schedule - Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday - Friday Our staff also enjoy these benefits: Health, dental...

Sr. Transportation Planner

  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's San Diego office is seeking a Sr. Transporation Planner with 6+ years of experience to join their Transportation and Traffic team! This is not a remote position....

Lab Operations Coordinator

  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago

POSITION TITLE: LAB OPERATIONS COORDINATOR ABOUT US Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines, a division of Scripps Research, is a first-of-its-kind, nonprofit translational research...

Distribution Planner

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Distribution Planner San Diego, CA, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Hill International is seeking a Distribution Planner in San Diego, California RESPONSIBILITIES Visits work sites to collect...

Transportation Planner

  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details: Overview Currently seeking a Transportation Planner with 4+ years of experience to join Transit team. This is an in-office position and not remote. Responsibilities Be a leader in a...

Material - Supply Chain Analyst

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Material - Supply Chain Analyst Under general supervision and on own initiative, performs necessary tasks, to ensure Fleet Solutions material requirements are monitored and maintained according to...

Sr. Transit Planner/Project Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's San Diego, CA office is seeking a Transportation Planner with 8+ years of experience to join their Transit team! This is an in-person, in-office position. Responsibilities...

Project Transportation Planner / Project Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries,...

Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

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Transportation Systems
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Technology in Transportation
This course provides an introduction to the transportation industry's major technical challenges and considerations. For upper level undergraduates interested in learning about the transportation...

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Salary for Transportation Coordinator Jobs in San Diego, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLogistics research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Coordinators in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.4%
High School or GED
20.4%
Master's Degree
13.4%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Transportation Coordinators in San Diego, CA
1-2 years
20.8%
2-4 years
20.8%
4-6 years
20.8%
None
20.8%
Less than 1 year
8.3%
6-8 years
4.2%
8-10 years
4.2%


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