Transportation Planner Jobs

A Transportation Planner in the logistics industry primarily focuses on optimizing the transportation of goods and services for a company. Their responsibilities include planning and scheduling transport routes, coordinating with suppliers and customers, assessing transportation costs, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Furthermore, they also play a critical role in improving the company's transportation efficiency and sustainability, strategizing on contingency plans, and managing transportation risks. They require a strong understanding of the supply chain and logistics operations and need to keep abreast of technological advancements in the field.

Essential skills for a Transportation Planner include strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in using logistics and planning software. They should also have a good understanding of geographical locations and the ability to work under pressure. Relevant certifications, such as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Transportation Planner, individuals may have roles such as a Logistics Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst, or Operations Manager.

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Operations Coordinator II

  • Kernersville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Kernersville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER! Be a vital player for one of the largest and most recognizable...

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Transport

  • Horizon City, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Horizon City, TX
  • 11 days ago

Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Las Palmas Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an)...

GEIGER

Order Execution Representative - Traffic

  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 12 days ago

Why join us? Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating...

Warehouse Operations Coordinator I

  • Shoemakersville, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Shoemakersville, PA
  • 20 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : SUMMARY Manage 4th party relationships with Network Carriers to ensure SOP compliance, delivery...

TEMP Operations Coordinator

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 3 hours ago

TEMP Operations Coordinator Logistics / Supply Chain Lawrenceville, Georgia Contract To Hire Mar 6, 2025 Location: Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (In office job--- NO remote option) Pay: $21/hr We are...

Transport Coordinator

  • IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • IL
  • 3 hours ago

Transport Coordinator We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Transport Coordinator to manage and oversee logistics operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating...

Transportation Coordinator/Driver

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 3 hours ago

Transportation Coordinator/Driver 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Cincinnati, OH 45208 Transportation Coordinator/Driver Are you a transportation professional looking for a great culture and an opportunity...

International Transportation Coordinator

  • Evansville, IN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 4 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Book transportation services Ocean Freight, Container Drayage, Linehaul (Air Freight as needed) within vendor guidelines (competitive prices, reciprocity, performance, locality...

Ready Mix Dispatch Manager

  • Heeney, CO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Heeney, CO
  • 4 hours ago

Provide timely and accurate information to customers to ensure satisfaction Driver Management - Coordinate with drivers to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any issues related to traffic...

Entry Level Transportation Planner

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 hours ago

LAFAYETTE, LA Neel-Schaffer, an Engineering News-Record Top 250 Design firm with offices in nine states, is seeking applications from qualified candidates for an Entry Level Transportation Planner to...

Load Planner

  • GA
  • 4 hours ago
  • GA
  • 4 hours ago

Load Planner Operations Fulton, Georgia Description Position at Swift Transportation Accelerate your Career! At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best...

Delivery Service Manager / Dispatch Coordinator (266)

  • Neenah, WI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 5 hours ago

If youre a logistics professional looking to advance your career with a nationally established company, look no further. At ABC Supply, Americas largest wholesale distributor of exterior and...

Senior Coordinator Transportation - Pick Planner

  • Montgomery, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Montgomery, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities Manages and prioritizes all customer orders in the system including warehouse management system, email and telephone orders....

Traffic Manager - Crown Lexus

  • Ontario, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description Job Summary: The Traffic Manager is responsible for three primary areas: ensuring 100% Traffic Management Playbook compliance, owning in-store structure, and maintaining Sonic...

Transportation Planner

  • Advance, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Advance, NC
  • 6 hours ago

Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in transportation management software (TMS), load optimization tools, and Microsoft Office Suite....

Transportation Planner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP)
ISCEAs Certified Forecaster and Demand Planners (CFDP) are capable to develop demand plans that adapt to todays rapidly changing business environment while remaining aligned to the companys...
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...
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 Planner Jobs Nationwide

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 Planners 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 Planners
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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