Transportation Planner Jobs in Illinois

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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Were Hiring: Dispatch Manager for Sales

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Were Hiring: Dispatch Manager for Sales GTA - Global Transportation Association is growing, and were looking for an experienced Dispatch Manager for Sales to join our team! We are seeking a...

Intermodal Rail load planner - Decatur, IL

  • Decatur, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description Intermodal Rail load planner- Decatur, IL Position Summary: A Load Planner's primary responsibility is to optimize the transportation of freight by planning and coordinating shipments...

Transport Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Patient Transport Services Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)...

Dispatch Coordinator

  • Geneva, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Geneva, IL
  • 2 days ago

Properly use the Ruan transportation management systems to ensure all required operational data is accurately captured in a near real-time manner....

Traffic Manager

  • Morton, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Morton, IL
  • 2 days ago

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing...

Transportation Planner, Services

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Transportation Planner, Services is a key part of Pactiv Evergreens Supply Chain organization....

Mobile Operations Coordinator (Rockford, IL)

  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Transportation Planner

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Use Transportation Management System (TMS) for carrier selection, rate shopping & tender process Manage all lane change requests in SharePoint, Ark i.e. lane assignments, carrier changes & carrier rates...

Bilingual Transportation Specialist - JOR

  • Roselle, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Roselle, IL
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Roselle, IL Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $43919.00 Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Description Working At NYAP NYAP's...

Load Planner

  • Cicero, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Cicero, IL
  • 7 days ago

** Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, REMPREX specializes in the operation, support and engineering of intermodal terminals and ports nationwide....

Logistics Load Planner

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Increase and maintain the present delivery routes and deliveries from our current delivery base (air, truck, LTL, Parcel)....

Transportation Planner

  • Batavia, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 8 days ago

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our everyday lives. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity...

Transportation Operations Manager

  • North Aurora, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 8 days ago

Overview The Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing operations, ensuring that freight is loaded or unloaded in accordance with established safety and cost standards,...

Transportation Specialist

  • Morton, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Morton, IL
  • 9 days ago

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 9 days ago

Community: Oak Trace Address: 200 Village Drive Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 Pay Range $24.02-$33.07+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful,...

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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 in Illinois

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 Planners in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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