Transportation Planner Jobs in New York

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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Medical Transport Specialist / Driver Part-Time

  • White Plains, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Category Transportation and Logistics Location White Plains, New York Job function Operations Job family Logistics/Couriers Shift Day Employee type Regular Part-Time Work mode On-site Job...

Transportation Coordinator

  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago

. + More than 3 years of experience servicing customers in the transportation/logistics industry as a coordinator, shipment router or other similarly situated air freight forwarding professional. +...

Dispatch Coordinator - Overnight

  • Wilton, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wilton, NY
  • 20 hours ago

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

Junior Operations Coordinator

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

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We're on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have...

Transportation Specialist

  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 5 days ago

Mail Van Driver / Courier - Local Route (No CDL Required) Department: Transportation / Warehouse/Presort Reports to: Department Manager Location: Buffalo Part-Time: Monday-Friday 6:00 p.m. to...

Coordinator, Transportation

  • Baldwinsville, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Baldwinsville, NY
  • 5 days ago

Take your career further with McLane! The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Orangeburg, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Orangeburg, NY
  • 5 days ago

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Thats why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether youre...

Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist

  • Montrose, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Montrose, NY
  • 5 days ago

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

Freight Coordinator (Part-Time)

  • Victor, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Victor, NY
  • 6 days ago

Summary The Freight Coordinator position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, the...

Transportation Coordinator

  • Rockville Centre, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY
  • 6 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants should submit the following materials with their application: Cover Letter Resume TYPE OF POSITION/EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Part -Time, Staff...

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver

  • Melville, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 8 days ago

Category Transportation and Logistics Location Melville, New York Job function Operations Job family Logistics/Couriers Shift Night Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site Job...

FFC - Transportation Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago

About Rising Ground Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and...

chain management, and transportation management systems (TMS) Knowledge of import/export regulations and compliance Strong negotiation skills with carriers and 3PLs Highly detail-oriented with the...

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Electric Transmission & Distribution Planner

  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago

Benefits: Competitive Compensation Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match Life and Travel Insurance Tuition Assistance Paid Holidays...

Transportation Planner - Associate Planner level

  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4310925 Job Title: Transportation Planner - Associate Planner level Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Mission Date Posted: 07/15/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift...

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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 New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Planners in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
20.1%
Master's Degree
13.7%
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 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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