Transportation Planner Jobs in Illinois

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 Logistics Fleet Route Planner

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 8 hours ago

What you need to succeed Bachelors degree in business, supply chain, or related field 5+ years transportation experience in network utilizing truckload, intermodal, and LTL freight modes....

Sr. Logistics Fleet Route Planner

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 1 day ago

What you need to succeed Bachelors degree in business, supply chain, or related field 5+ years transportation experience in network utilizing truckload, intermodal, and LTL freight modes....

Senior Planner-Transportation

  • Lisle, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL
  • 1 day 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, 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...

Specialist, Transportation Routing 3PL

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 3 days ago

Proficiency in using transportation management systems (TMS) and sales software. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously....

Transport Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, 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)...

Freight Coordinator

  • Fairview Heights, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Fairview Heights, IL
  • 6 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...

Specialist, Transportation and Equipment Logistics

  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 8 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...

Senior Transportation Planner

  • Elwood, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Elwood, IL
  • 9 days ago

This team member will use SAP and TMS (transportation management systems) to plan and optimize transportation shipments....

Transportation Planner

  • Elwood, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Elwood, IL
  • 9 days ago

This team member will use SAP and TMS (transportation management systems) to plan and optimize transportation shipments....

Patient Mobility Specialist (Transport Assistance)

  • Rock Island, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 9 days ago

UPH Additional Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our...

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver

  • Wood Dale, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • 9 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...

Transportation Coordinator - Part-time- 1st shift

  • Rantoul, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Rantoul, IL
  • 10 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist residents on and off the bus, using the vehicle lift, when necessary Walk residents into their appointment, picks them up from their appointments. Maintains cleanliness of...

Dispatch Coordinator / Dispatcher - Hybrid Work Environment!

  • Mark, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Mark, IL
  • 11 days ago

Please note that a hybrid work environment is available once training is completed. (3 days in the Mark, IL office, 2 days remote). The Regional Dispatch Coordinator I is a member of a regional...

Operations Coordinator Full-Time NOW Arena

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 13 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...

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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...
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...
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...

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Salary for Transportation Planner Jobs in Illinois

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 in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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