Transportation Planner Jobs in Texas

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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Clinical Nurse Coordinator Transport

  • Socorro, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • Socorro, TX
  • 26 days ago

Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Las Palmas Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an)...

Transportation Coordinator - 1st Shift

  • El Paso, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 4 hours ago

What Transportation contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing...

Traffic Manager

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our service portfolio enables...

Traffic Manager TV & Radio

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 7 hours ago

About Entravision Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our service...

Dispatch Coordinator

  • Katy, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Katy, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Internal Applicants please access UKG to apply for this position by logging in and accessing My Company>View Opportunities in the left navigation bar. About the position Igloo Products Corp is an...

OCOK Child Care Transportation Specialist- Cooke County

  • Gainesville, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Gainesville, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position Function : To provide safety, basic childcare, transportation, a supportive experience, and provide empathic adult guidance to clients. The job requires...

Load Planner--Dispatcher

  • Canutillo, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Canutillo, TX
  • 1 day ago

Actively seeking to fill Dispatcher/Planner: We are looking for highly motivated, multi-tasking self-starter! Candidate should be proficient in the following areas to ensure success: Microsoft...

E056 Transportation Specialist III

  • Mesquite, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Mesquite, TX
  • 1 day ago

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving multiple design and/or advanced building construction projects, construction of transportation systems, traffic...

Dispatch Manager

  • Balch Springs, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Balch Springs, TX
  • 2 days ago

management systems (TMS) Certifications & Licenses: Welding and Electrical Certifications or License; Valid Driver’s License; Forklift Certification Other Requirements: Experience in a warehouse or...

Senior Grants/Contract Compliance Specialist (Transportation Public Works) Civil Service locations 1500 MARILLA time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: April...

Operations Coordinator

  • College Station, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • College Station, TX
  • 2 days ago

Manages the daily warehouse operations of the facility and supervise the drivers and warehouse staff. Display superior customer service that meets each customers unique set of delivery and...

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Transport. Job in Horizon City Gr8Jobs

  • Ysleta Sur, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Ysleta Sur, TX
  • 3 days ago

Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Las Palmas Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) PICU Clinical...

Associate or Senior Associate Transportation Planner

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago

Associate or Senior Associate Transportation Planner THE GOODMAN CORPORATION Austin, TX United States URL: thegoodmancorp/ Email: contactthegoodmancorp Key Responsibilities: This individual will be...

Operations Coordinator

  • Denton, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 4 days ago

Other responsibilities of an Operations Coordinator include using and working actively in the Warehouse Management System, as well as other computer systems such as a Radio Frequency (RF) device, to...

(7824) Bulk Dispatch Coordinator - Coastal Welding Supply

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 5 days ago

Coastal Welding Supply / AWG. has a new career opportunity for a Bulk Operations Coordinator based in our Beaumont, TX location. Coastal Welding Supply / AWG is seeking a highly organized 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...
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...
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 Texas

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 Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.4%
High School or GED
20.4%
Master's Degree
13.4%
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 Texas
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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