Army MOS · Logistics

88N Transportation Management Coordinator

Overview

A Transportation Management Coordinator coordinates, monitors, controls, and supervises the movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo by air, rail, highway, and water. The coordinator determines the most efficient mode of transportation that meets mission requirements.

Core Skills

  • logistics and transportation planning
  • routing and mode optimization
  • operations center monitoring
  • use of transportation management systems
  • scheduling and resource allocation
  • problem solving under time constraints
  • customer and stakeholder communication
  • documentation and record keeping
  • teamwork and coordination
  • basic analytics and reporting

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
  • Brokerage software
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite

Civilian Career Paths

  • Transportation Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Fleet Management
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
  • Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
  • Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)

Career Growth

  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
  • Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

What the Work Involves

  • Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
  • Track delivery progress of shipments.
  • Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
  • Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.

Related Occupations

  • Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
  • Customs Brokers
  • Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.

Defense contractor jobs for 88N

Formerly Known As (Legacy)

Retired codes that converted into 88N. Each legacy page documents the cited history.

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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