Transportation Planner Jobs in Indiana

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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(USA) Transportation Operations Manager II

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 6 hours ago

... What you'll do... Coordinates completes and oversees jobrelated activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders supporting plans and initiatives to...

Transportation Planner (Flatbed and Driveaway)

  • Winamac, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Winamac, IN
  • 1 day ago

Provide shipping information and documents including but not limited to rate confirmations and bills of lading to carriers, suppliers, customers, and/or Wastequip employees....

Inside Transportation Specialist - ADESA

  • Carmel, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 2 days ago

INSIDE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST Carmel, IN HQ Join Our Team as an Inside Transportation Specialist! We're looking for a dynamic Inside Transportation Specialist to ensure timely vehicle...

Electric Distribution Planner I

  • Evansville, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 3 days ago

WHY CHA? Finding a better way. At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions....

Transportation Coordinator

  • Westville, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Westville, IN
  • 5 days ago

TRANSPORTATION Coordinator Qualifications: Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent Experience: Class B Commercial Driver's License with endorsements for air brake, passenger (P),...

Electric Distribution Planner

  • Evansville, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 8 days ago

WHY CHA? Finding a better way. At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions....

Transportation Planner

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 14 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 14 days ago

About this role: Responsibility of planning outbound shipments using a Transportation Management System (TMS), tendering freight to contracted carriers, and managing urgent shipping requests....

Transport Specialist Registered Nurse (RN) - Fishers

  • Fishers, IN
  • 14 days ago
  • Fishers, IN
  • 14 days ago

oin Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors...

Freight Coordinator (The Shops At Perry Crossing)

  • Plainfield, IN
  • 18 days ago
  • Plainfield, IN
  • 18 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...

Freight Coordinator

  • Schererville, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Schererville, IN
  • 20 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...

Full-Time Freight Coordinator

  • Greenwood, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Greenwood, IN
  • 20 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

  • Carmel, IN
  • 21 days ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 21 days ago

PrimeLife Enrichment, Inc. Transportation Coordinator in Carmel , Indiana PrimeLife Enrichment (PLE) Senior Center in Carmel is hiring a part- time (25-30 hours per week ) TRANSPORTATION...

Transportation Coordinator/Driver

  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 27 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 27 days ago

Position Summary The Transportation Coordinator/Driver loads, transports, and unloads patients for medical appointments and activity outings in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations,...

Asst. Inbound Freight Coordinator

  • La Porte, IN
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Porte, IN
  • 45+ days ago

We are currently looking for an Inbound Freight Coordinator to join our VALUES based organization. In this role you will focus on: Responsibilities: Coordinate incoming deliveries with receiving...

Record Center-Transportation Specialist

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 27 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 27 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...

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Salary for Transportation Planner Jobs in Indiana

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Transportation Planner positions.



Highest Education Level

Transportation Planners in Indiana 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 Indiana
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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