Transportation Planner Jobs in Homewood, AL

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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Freight Coordinator

  • Vestavia, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vestavia, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 5 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...

Load Planner

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Montgomery Transport - Tarrant - Birmingham, AL Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Job Category : Customer Service...

Senior or Principal Transport Planner

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 20 days ago

Senior Transport Planner / Principal Transport Planner Job Specification Key Responsibilities You will be involved in the management of internal and external client relationships and the...

RN - Critical Care Transport Coordinator - Flexi/PRN (803) University of Alabama, Birmingham

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 29 days ago

Compensation : Pay Range: $33.85 - $55.00 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, annual...

RN - Critical Care Transport Coordinator - Flexi/PRN (803)

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Compensation \: Pay Range\: $33.85 - $55.00 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include\: 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off,...

Senior Transport Planner

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Transport Planner Birmingham Due to growth, my client is looking for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join their thriving team in the Birmingham office. The team has developed and...

Record Center-Transportation Specialist

  • Homewood, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Homewood, AL
  • 30+ days ago

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 pick up of...

TEST - Medical Transport Specialist / Driver -TEST HV

  • Irondale, AL (9 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Irondale, AL (9 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Medical Transport Specialist / Driver - Irondale, AL - Monday - Friday **Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required exemptions from vaccination requirement for medical and religious...

Load Planner

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 60+ days ago

Company Description MTB, a PS Logistics company, was established in April 2013 with a focus on servicing the construction, oil, gas, ductile pipe, steel and building material industries in the...

GVW Group, LLC Careers - Supply Chain Analyst

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position at Autocar, LLC Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for the overall administration, maintenance and control of Autocar's Materials Resource Planning (MRP) system parameters and business...

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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 in Homewood, AL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Planners in Homewood, AL 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 in Homewood, AL
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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