Transportation Planner Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Transportation Specialist - Pool As Needed - Part Time in Waukesha, WI

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 3 hours ago

We Are Hiring: Transportation Specialist - Pool As Needed - Part Time Begin your story with ProHealth Care's Transportation Services. Enjoy our video series featuring our own employees sharing why...

Transportation Coordinator, Fch - Coordi

  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 3 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location:US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility. This job isON - SITE. FTE: 0.200000 Shift: Shift 1 Every other weekend: B...

Transportation Specialist Advanced - Plans Examiner

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary The major responsibility of this position is examining highway construction contract plans, as prepared and submitted by Region Offices, municipal governments, and consultant...

Transportation Planner

  • Reedsville, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Reedsville, WI
  • 10 days ago

Job Title Transportation Planner Job Description Transportation Planner The ultrasound transportation planner will be based in Reedsville, PA and responsible for outgoing shipments to our customers...

Dispatch Coordinator

  • Baraboo, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Baraboo, WI
  • 12 days ago

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

Transport Planner

  • Appleton, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 30+ days ago

About the Role The Essity Global Distribution and Transport team is currently seeking a Transportation Planner located in our Service Excellence Center in Neenah, WI....

Transportation Operations Coordinator

  • Arcadia, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arcadia, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in using logistics software, ERP systems, or TMS (Transportation Management Systems), and the ability to quickly learn new tools as needed....

Senior Transportation Planner

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 45+ days ago

As a Senior Transportation Planner, you will lead projects, mentor graduate planners, and collaborate with expert professionals on a variety of small to large-scale projects....

Freight Coordinator

  • Wausau, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 45+ 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 Planner

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 90+ days ago

The Transportation Planner will work closely with teams in operations, customer service, sales and pricing to ensure successful load planning and customer satisfaction....

Freight Coordinator

  • Greendale, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greendale, WI
  • 45+ 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...

Operations Coordinator - Nights 3-11p

  • De Pere, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • De Pere, WI
  • 45+ days ago

Extended Operations Coordinator We are looking for customer and employee support on our extended team. This after-hours support enables you to work with many systems, customers, and first shift...

Transportation Coordinator, Fch - Coordination Center

  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 45+ days ago

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility. This job is ON - SITE. FTE: 0.600000 Shift: Shift 2 A week: Wed, Thurs, & Friday 1500-2330 B...

Senior Planner (Transportation)

  • WI
  • 60+ days ago
  • WI
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary Performs work of considerable difficulty in a professional planning position. This position leads the development of Long-Range Transportation Plans, Congestion Management Plans,...

Transportation Specialist Senior - 2 positions!

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary These positions work within the Systems Planning unit of the Southeast Region. The positions participate in the scoping and review of improvement projects representing the...

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Salary for Transportation Planner Jobs in Wisconsin

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Transportation Planners in Wisconsin offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
20.3%
Master's Degree
13.5%
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 Wisconsin
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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