Transportation Coordinator Jobs in Baldwin Park, CA

A Transportation Coordinator in the logistics industry is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all transportation operations. The role involves organizing schedules, tracking shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and resolving any logistical problems that arise. They are also responsible for maintaining communication and relationships with freight carriers, vendors, and clients to ensure the smooth running of operations. To excel in this role, a Transportation Coordinator should have strong organizational, communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

To prepare for this role, interested individuals often start off in positions such as Logistics Clerk, Dispatch Operator or Freight Broker, which provide essential experience in the logistics field. In terms of qualifications, a degree in business, logistics or a related field is typically required. Certain certifications such as the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) credential or the Transportation and Logistics Certification (CTL) can be beneficial and give candidates a competitive edge. Knowledge of logistics software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also usually necessary.

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Transportation Coordinator

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • La Mirada, CA (12 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (12 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Pay: $25-$30/hour depending on experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions. Transportation:...

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Patient Transportation Specialist

  • Universal Health Services
  • Rosemead, CA (7 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemead, CA (7 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities BHC Alhambra Hospital Patient Transportation Specialist Weekend Per Diem* Able to work Saturdays and can cover when needed.* No experience necessary as we like to train all of our...

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Transportation Coordinator

  • AltaMed Health Services
  • Commerce, CA (12 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Commerce, CA (12 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Overview The transportation coordinator plans, organizes, and coordinates the daily transportation services of AltaMed PACE participants....

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Freight Forwarding OP / Operations Coordinator

  • Chino, CA (20 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chino, CA (20 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Hiring Freight Forwarding OP / Operations Coordinator Growing logistics company in Chino, CA is hiring an experienced OP....

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Transportation Coordinator

  • Daniels Health
  • Gardena, CA (23 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Gardena, CA (23 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 14 days ago

/logistics practices and procedures Knowledge of best practices for customer needs assessments, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction Willingness to be a strong...

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Purchasing and Operations Coordinator - Bilingual Mandarin

  • Superior Communications
  • Baldwin Park, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA
  • 15 days ago

Salary: $22 - 27 per hour With 30 years of experience in the wireless industry, Superior Communications has become the nation's largest manufacturer and distributor of wireless accessories with...

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Transportation Specialist (Inspector) SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

  • US Department of Transportation
  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Summary You will serve as a Transportation Specialist within any Regional Office of the Office of Pipeline Safety. Conduct safety oversight inspections of a rapidly changing industry to ensure...

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Program Training Operations Coordinator - 1stg shift - Travel

  • GXO Logistics Worldwide, LLC
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Program Training Operations Coordinator - 1stg shift - Travel at GXO Logistics Worldwide, LLC Program Training Operations Coordinator - 1stg shift - Travel at GXO Logistics Worldwide, LLC in Los...

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Transportation Planner

  • Caleres
  • Chino, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chino, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Management System/Transportation Management System (TMS) required PKMS & AS400 knowledge preferred Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice....

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Transportation Planner

  • Steer
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

About Steer At Steer North America, we help shape the future of mobility, cities, and infrastructure. Our work supports more connected, sustainable, and accessible transportation systems that...

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PRCS - Transportation Specialist

  • HealthRIGHT 360
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health...

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Transportation Coordinator

  • AltaMed
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Overview The transportation coordinator plans, organizes, and coordinates the daily transportation services of AltaMed PACE participants....

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HR & Site Operations Coordinator

  • PTS Advance
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

PTS Advance is seeking an HR & Site Operations Coordinator in the Los Angeles area. Long term contract with potential to do direct. Job Description: The HR & Site Operations Coordinator provides...

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Coordinator, Transportation

  • Mclane Company, Inc.
  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the daily administrative functions in the Transportation department....

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Traffic Manager - Crown Lexus in Ontario, CA at Sonic Automotive

  • Sonic Automotive, Inc
  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Snapshot Employee Type: Full-time Location: 1125 Kettering Drive Ontario, CA 91761 Job Type: Customer Service Experience: Associate About Crown Lexus, is a Sonic Automotive Dealership. Sonic...

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Transportation Coordinator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Technology in Transportation
This course provides an introduction to the transportation industry's major technical challenges and considerations. For upper level undergraduates interested in learning about the transportation...
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...
Public Transportation Systems
This course discusses the evolution and role of urban public transportation modes, systems, and services, focusing on bus and rail. It covers various topics, including current practice and new...

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Salary for Transportation Coordinator Jobs in Baldwin Park, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Coordinators in Baldwin Park, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.7%
High School or GED
19.6%
Master's Degree
13.8%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Transportation Coordinators in Baldwin Park, CA
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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