Transportation Planner Jobs

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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Registered Nurse - Transport Coordinator

  • Farnham, VA
  • moments ago
  • Farnham, VA
  • moments ago

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Richmond, VA area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Transport Coordinator. Nurses with experience...

Traffic Manager - OSG

  • Media, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Media, PA
  • 2 hours ago

Job Title: Traffic Manager - OSG Department: Traffic Business Unit: KSE Media Reports To: SVP, GM Operations & Engineering Employment Type: Full Time- Salaried - Exempt Supervisor Position: Yes...

Associate Operations Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Create Bill of Ladings using carrier websites. Sort and deliver mail to designated areas. Unload trucks or move pallets using a pallet jack or Material Handling Equipment (MHE)....

Specialist- Transportation Parts/ Lead Mechanic

  • Shiprock, NM
  • 2 hours ago
  • Shiprock, NM
  • 2 hours ago

Position: Specialist- Transportation Parts/ Lead Mechanic Supervisor: Transportation Coordinator Work Site: Transportation (Central Location) Summary: Under the direction of the Transportation...

2024-2025 - Substitute Transportation Specialist

  • Lacey, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lacey, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Employment Begins 2024-2025 School Year TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST (BUS DRIVER) STANDARD POSTION DESCRIPTION Classification: Transportation Specialist Location: Service Center Reports to:...

Transportation Specialist/Driver - Full Time

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 2 hours ago

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is an upscale retirement community with over 400 Members. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide...

Sales & Dispatch Coordinator

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 hours ago

The Sales and Dispatch Coordinator must be a self-starter who is comfortable and confident working independently or in conjunction with colleagues in sales, operations, and finance. The Sales and...

Transportation Specialist - Open to the Public Exam

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 hours ago

CITY OF CINCINNATI - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - OFFICIAL BULLETIN Examination No. 25-15 (B of E) JOB OPPORTUNITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH THE CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS TITLE: Transportation...

Transportation Specialist - Promotional Exam

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 hours ago

CITY OF CINCINNATI - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - OFFICIAL BULLETIN Examination No. 25-14 (B of E) PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES ONLY TITLE: Transportation Specialist...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Mansfield, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mansfield, PA
  • 14 hours ago

Transportation Coordinator – Mansfield SUMMARY: As the Transportation Coordinator for Mansfield, you will be responsible for supporting the water hauling operations including but not limited to;...

Dispatch Coordinator-Nights

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Logistics experience preferred Experience with Trimble/PeopleNet or another similar e-log preferred Benefits: EMPLOYEE HOT DEALS!...

Inbound Transportation Coordinator

  • Carroll, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Carroll, IA
  • 14 hours ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Transportation Coordinator/Driver

  • Hilo, HI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hilo, HI
  • 14 hours ago

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

Transportation Coordinator

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 hours ago

For 80 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly change the world around us. Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art...

Distribution Planner

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 16 hours ago

ASR Group is the worlds largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery,...

Transportation Planner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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...

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Salary for Transportation Planner Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLogistics research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Transportation Planner positions.



Highest Education Level

Transportation Planners offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
20.3%
Master's Degree
13.5%
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
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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