Transportation Coordinator Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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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JOB SUMMARY: Under broad supervision, provides advanced level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying,...

JOB SUMMARY: Leads and assists in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic....

Record Center-Transportation Specialist

  • Austell, GA (14 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austell, GA (14 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 3 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Transportation/Record Center Specialist (TS/RCS) is a hybrid role at Access that is responsible for the safe and legal driving of Access vehicles and coordinating the delivery and...

Transportation Operations Coordinator

  • Fairburn, GA (16 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairburn, GA (16 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 3 days ago

management systems (TMS), and warehouse management systems (WMS)....

Job Summary: Under broad supervision, provides advanced level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying,...

OMAT-Forest Park TRM030 MGR, 1, TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST (TM BRANCH CHIEF) PG- P

  • Forest Park, GA (9 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Forest Park, GA (9 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 9 days ago

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY: Manages one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic....

Transportation Specialist

  • Tucker, GA (12 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Tucker, GA (12 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 13 days ago

Why Access? Hourly Pay - $17.50/hr Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance 14 days of PTO, 8 Paid Holidays, 2 personal days. 401K Retirement program with 3% company match, 100% vesting in 2...

Transit Planner

  • Marietta, GA (16 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (16 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 16 days ago

The Planner I position will support the CobbLinc Transit System and work directly with the DOTs Transit Division. The service and amenities planning responsibilities will include: Leading the...

Freight Coordinator

  • Douglasville, GA (20 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Douglasville, GA (20 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Summary The Freight Coordinator position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, the...

Distribution Planner - Sales & Operation Planning

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 27 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 27 days ago

The Distribution Planner - Sales and Operations Planning role is responsible for category inventory management across Rheem's Water Division. Responsible for category inventory planning, creating...

JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, provides entry level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Conley, GA (7 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Conley, GA (7 miles from Atlanta, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

Transportation Coordinator locations US - Conley, GA time type Full time posted on Posted 21 Days Ago job requisition id R52394 Transportation Coordinator Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business...

Depot Operations Coordinator

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

ConGlobal has been firmly planted in the intermodal industry for more than half a century....

Senior Business Operations Coordinator

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago

American Heart Association Senior Business Operations Coordinator in Atlanta , Georgia Overview Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so...

Transit Planner

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Transit Planner to join our team in Atlanta, GA contributing to various, large transportation and transit infrastructure projects....

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Technology in Transportation
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Transportation Systems
Approaching transportation as a complex, large-scale, integrated, open system (CLIOS), this course strives to be an interdisciplinary systems subject in the "open" sense. It introduces qualitative...

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Salary for Transportation Coordinator Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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 Atlanta, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
20.3%
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 Atlanta, GA
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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