Transportation Planner Jobs in New Jersey

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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Proposal Specialist - Transportation Services

  • Paterson, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 1 hour 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...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Englewd Clfs, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Englewd Clfs, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Transportation Coordinator Department: Operations Reports To: Central Transportation Manager Location: Corporate Office or Remote (with periodic travel to sites) Status: Full-Time Position...

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Senior Environmental Planner/Permitting Specialist - Transportation

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Risk Control Specialist - Transportation

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Willingboro, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Willingboro, NJ
  • 2 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: New Jersey School Transportation Supervisor Certificate Minimum of 3 years of experience in school bus transportation management, including supervisory responsibilities....

Maintenance And Transportation Coordinator - (736) New

  • Wharton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Wharton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

MAINTENANCE AND TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR - (736) EPS Corporation View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Picatinny Arsenal (ON-SITE/OFFICE) EPS Corporation...

Transportation Operations Manager

  • Newark, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 4 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 Coordinator

  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 days ago

As one of the largest OEM and OES servicers in the country, Nationwide Auto Services, Inc. provides a varied mix of services. Performed by the extensively trained members or the NAS team, we can...

Dispatch Manager

  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 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...

Transport Specialist

  • NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • NJ
  • 8 days ago

Perform inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation activities, safety performance, and logistics quality review. Provide input regarding logistics plans and improvement...

Transportation Planner (Ewing, NJ)

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 8 days ago

TYLin** is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With...

Transportation Coordinator/Business Analyst

  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Position Type: Business Office Date Posted: 5/27/2025 Location: District Date Available: 07/01/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Primary Purpose Under the direct supervision of the...

Dispatch Coordinator - Gate

  • Paulsboro, NJ
  • 24 days ago
  • Paulsboro, NJ
  • 24 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : Summary The Dispatch Coordinator I position will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the...

Assistant Traffic Manager-Salary

  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 24 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 24 days ago

The Assistant Traffic Manager schedules and monitors all product movements occurring in the Terminal. (To include Miscellaneous liquids Receipts, transfers, and Biodiesel loadings.)...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Delran, NJ
  • 27 days ago
  • Delran, NJ
  • 27 days ago

Transportation Coordinator Farmers Against Hunger Date Posted May 08, 2025 Location Delran, NJ Category Agriculture Job type Part-Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION Our Mission is to help farmers and...

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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 New Jersey

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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