Transportation Planner Jobs in Lincolnshire, IL

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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Senior Planner-Transportation

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 2 days ago

As a valued member of this team you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by; -Supporting the Project Director in delivering transportation planning, policy analysis and development, and traffic...

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager)

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Summary Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of an ATC-8 level terminal facility and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. Help Overview Accepting applications Open...

Transport Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Patient Transport Services Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)...

Specialist, Transportation and Equipment Logistics

  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 9 days ago

Overview Find a Better Way... ...to use your skills and experience. This is the time to let your talent come to life. To maximize your knowledge and use it for the greater good. To work with the...

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver

  • Wood Dale, IL (15 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (15 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Medical Transport Specialist / Driver - Wood Dale, IL Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm; Saturday 12:00pm-8:30pm (off Wednesday/Sunday) $2,000 sign-on bonus for external...

Operations Coordinator Full-Time NOW Arena

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (12 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (12 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Senior Proposal Specialist - Transportation Services

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 16 days ago

CDM Smith is growing! We are looking to hire a Senior Marketing & Proposal Specialist for our Transportation Services team. **We are open to considering candidates for this position who could work...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Palatine, IL (7 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (7 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 20 days ago

With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AITs full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services...

Freight Coordinator

  • Gurnee, IL (13 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (13 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 21 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...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 29 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. Prepare shipment and paperwork for Domestic...

Coordinator Transportation

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Fulfill all transportation needs for assigned events Ensure compliant utilization of the Transportation Management System Communicate with warehouse and event staff...

Record Center-Transportation Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 60+ 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...

Mobile Operations Coordinator - House Calls Program

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 26 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Career Opportunities: Coordinator Transportation (92864)

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Fulfill all transportation needs for assigned events Ensure compliant utilization of the Transportation Management System Communicate with warehouse and event staff...

Dispatch Coordinator - Glendale Heights

  • Glendale Heights, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glendale Heights, IL (23 miles from Lincolnshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

The Dispatch Coordinator will maintain the daily schedules of Service Technicians and handle incoming service calls. You will dispatch Techs, always keep the customer database up to date and keep...

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Transportation Planner 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...
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...
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 Lincolnshire, IL

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Planners in Lincolnshire, IL 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 Planners in Lincolnshire, IL
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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