Transportation Planner Jobs in California

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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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T), Air Traffic Manager

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • moments ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • moments ago

Summary Serves as an Air Traffic Manager in an ATC-7 of a terminal or en route facility, and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. Help Overview Accepting...

International Operations Coordinator

  • Carson, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Carson, CA
  • 2 days ago

Produce all necessary documents, bills of lading, etc. Answer phones, book, and work with all shipments with carriers....

Job No. 549036 Equipment Operations Coordinator

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 days ago

CLASSIFICATION TITLE : Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I UNION CODE: R09 TEMPORARY END DATE: This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2026. Any continuation beyond June...

Transportation Specialist

  • Fontana, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 3 days ago

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has evolved from a small family-run business into the nation's leading pet specialty distributor,...

Transportation Coordinator (NE)

  • Perris, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Perris, CA
  • 4 days ago

Looking for a new opportunity? Excited to join a growing team? Join us and contribute to a company that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement. At DP World, we work toward continuous...

Principal Transportation Planner (Grant Management & Oversight)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Salary $90,521.60 - $135,740.80 Annually Location Los Angeles, CA Job Type Regular Employee Cabinet PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Opening Date 05/23/2025 Closing Date 7/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific FLSA...

Logistics/Transportation Coordinator

  • Los Banos, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Banos, CA
  • 4 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: The role of a Dispatcher/Logistics/Transportation planner is in overseeing the entire order fulfillment cycle from tendering, transportation, and delivery of products....

Senior Transportation Planner

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 days ago

Michael Baker International is seeking a Transportation Planner (Technical Manager I) to join our Carlsbad and San Diego....

Operations Coordinator Lead

  • Valencia, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Valencia, CA
  • 5 days ago

Description Ops lead position will be domiciled at major customer "Shields" fulfillment center. M-F, 9am-5:30 pm.

Front Office- Dispatch Coordinator

  • Canoga Park, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Canoga Park, CA
  • 5 days ago

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR RESUME IS ATTACHED AS A PDF. CUSTOMER SERVICE: *Answering phone calls and Emails to coordinate Waste requests *Returning Phone calls with any information needed from our...

Patient Transportation Specialist

  • Rosemead, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Rosemead, CA
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities BHC Alhambra Hospital Patient Transportation Specialist No experience necessary as we like to train all of our staff to make sure our clients are getting the best service...

Transportation Specialist

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 6 days ago

Transportation Specialist Wayfair - 3.0 Industry, CA Job Details Full-time $21.75 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Benefits from day one Referral program Qualifications Bachelor of Science...

At least two (2) must be comparable in level of responsibility to a Transportation Planner IV or four (4) comparable in level of responsibility to a Transportation Planner III....

Senior Environmental Planner - Transportation focused

  • Oakland, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 7 days ago

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or...

Dispatch Manager

  • San Pedro, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Pedro, CA
  • 8 days ago

Overview The Dispatch Manager is responsible for managing the dispatch operations involving bunkering and marine fuel transportation services for Olympic Tug & Barge, Inc., Centerline Gulf, LLC...

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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...
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...

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Salary for Transportation Planner Jobs in California

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 in California 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 Planners in California
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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