Transportation Coordinator Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Transportation Planner

  • Reedsville, WI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Reedsville, WI
  • 18 hours ago

Job Title Transportation Planner Job Description Transportation Planner The ultrasound transportation planner will be based in Reedsville, PA and responsible for outgoing shipments to our...

Dispatch Coordinator

  • Baraboo, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Baraboo, WI
  • 2 days ago

Properly use the Ruan transportation management systems to ensure all required operational data is accurately captured in a near real-time manner....

Energy Sales Support & Dispatch Coordinator - Insight FS - Southern WI

  • Jefferson, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Jefferson, WI
  • 2 days ago

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately...

Energy Sales Sup & Dispatch Coordinator - Insight FS - Southern WI

  • Jefferson, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Jefferson, WI
  • 6 days ago

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately...

Utility Coordinator - Transportation Specialist Advanced

  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary This position will serve as coordinator for all public utility involvement within the Regional Project Development, Technical Services, and Systems & Operations units. The...

Transportation Specialist - Pool As Needed - Part Time

  • Vernon, WI
  • 16 days ago
  • Vernon, WI
  • 16 days ago

We Are Hiring: Transportation Specialist - Pool As Needed - Part Time Begin your story with ProHealth Care's Transportation Services. Enjoy our video series featuring our own employees sharing why...

Transport Planner

  • Appleton, WI
  • 22 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 22 days ago

Transportation Planner Who We Are Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 28 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 28 days ago

The Transportation Coordinator will work with carriers and customer requirements to ensure on-time delivery of orders in the most cost effective manner....

Transportation Operations Coordinator

  • Arcadia, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arcadia, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in using logistics software, ERP systems, or TMS (Transportation Management Systems), and the ability to quickly learn new tools as needed....

Senior Transportation Planner

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Join TKDA's Planning Services team and elevate your career in transportation planning. With us, you'll tackle meaningful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and find ample opportunities...

Freight Coordinator

  • Greendale, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greendale, WI
  • 30+ 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...

Operations Coordinator - Nights 3-11p

  • De Pere, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • De Pere, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Extended Operations Coordinator We are looking for customer and employee support on our extended team. This after-hours support enables you to work with many systems, customers, and first shift...

Transportation Coordinator, Fch - Coordination Center

  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 45+ days ago

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility. This job is ON - SITE. FTE: 0.600000 Shift: Shift 2 A week: Wed, Thurs, & Friday 1500-2330 B...

Managed Transportation Specialist

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 60+ days ago

This position works on site in Milwaukee, WI Responsible for the coordination, assignment and management of shipments; primarily, for a specific contractual customer using a core group of...

Senior Planner (Transportation)

  • WI
  • 60+ days ago
  • WI
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary Performs work of considerable difficulty in a professional planning position. This position leads the development of Long-Range Transportation Plans, Congestion Management Plans,...

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Transportation Coordinator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to air transportation and aviation management
Learn the fundamentals of air transportation and aviation management. Aviation is essential for global business as it supports worldwide travelling and cargo transportation. Before COVID-19, the...
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...
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 Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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