Transportation Coordinator Jobs in New York

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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Senior Operations Coordinator

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 12 days ago

Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry? S chedule: Sunday - Thursday 9pm - 5:30am The pay for this position starts at $23.00/hr Medical, Dental and Vision,...

Transportation Route Planner

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 15 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE ( Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE: The primary function of this position is to...

Northeast Region Transportation Planner

  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Northeast Region Transportation Planner Job Locations US-NY-New York City ID 2025-5293 Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview ABOUT THE...

Transportation Specialist

  • Amityville, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Amityville, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Compiles data from various Cencora Corporation (ABC) Client Relationship or Transportation Management systems which include but not limited to: CSP, EEM, SAP, any...

Transportation Planner 6-Traffic

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 21 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 21 hours ago

41609BR** **Requisition ID:** 41609BR **Business Unit:** TSU **Job Description:** As a member of this team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's success by; Being the Task Manager or Project Planner...

Proposal Specialist - Transportation Services

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 21 hours ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 21 hours ago

41612BR** **Requisition ID:** 41612BR **Business Unit:** NAU **Job Description:** CDM Smith is growing! We are looking to hire a Marketing & Proposal Specialist for our Transportation Services...

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver Advanced

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver Advanced Buffalo, NY - Monday-Friday 1:00pm-9:30pm (Rotational Weekends) *Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required We will provide you a career with a...

Proposal Coordinator - Transportation (Canada-Northeast US Team)

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Our Sales Operations career path is your opportunity to help Jacobs win work so we can tackle our clients challenges and lay the foundation for human progress. In the Proposal Coordinator...

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver

  • Melville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 1 day ago

Overview Medical Transport Specialist / Driver - Melville, NY - Tuesday to Saturday 1:00AM-8:00AM We will provide you a career with a leader in the healthcare industry, by offering a wide variety...

Supervisor Mobility Transportation Specialist

  • Montrose, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Montrose, NY
  • 2 days ago

Summary The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist - Mobility Manager and manages all Veterans Transportation System (VTS) and Beneficiary Travel (BT) Program...

Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 2 days ago

Summary The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist - Mobility Manager manages all VTS and BT Program activities, including patient transport, Special Mode Travel...

Area Dispatch Manager - Night Shift

  • Bronx, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 3 days ago

A waste management company based out of New Jersey is looking for an Area Dispatch Manager to join their team for the New York City market. This market includes Brooklyn, the Bronx and Jersey City...

Transportation Planner

  • Elmira, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Elmira, NY
  • 6 days ago

CHEMUNG COUNTY SEEKING TRANSPORTATION PLANNER SCHEDULE / SALARY: $31.55/hour ECTC 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Provisional/Full Time JOB DESCRIPTION: Professional planning position that involves the design,...

Operations Coordinator - New York

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

At Richemont Americas, we aspire to reflect the ever-changing world around us. We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to build a continually...

Outbound Transportation Specialist

  • Flushing, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Flushing, NY
  • 8 days ago

Transportation Management Tools: Working understanding of transportation management tools such as Blue Yonder....

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Salary for Transportation Coordinator Jobs in New York

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 Coordinators in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
20.2%
Master's Degree
13.6%
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 Coordinators in New York
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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