Domestic Transportation Coordinator

Saks Fifth Avenue • Satsuma, AL

1d • $46,000 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Saks Global's Transportation Coordinator supports the Domestic Transportation team by assisting carriers, vendors and suppliers to ensure efficient movement of freight throughout the Saks Global network. Requirements include proficiency in Google Suite applications, a high level of organizational skills, TMS applications and familiarity of financial applications such as Workday.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Google Suite applications
• High level of organizational skills
• Proficiency in TMS applications
• Familiarity of financial applications such as Workday
• Hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• High level of organizational and communicative skills
• Self-motivated
• Can work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the logistics and order tracking for ETA requests for store supply shipments to ensure stores and DCs remain stocked with essential operating materials.
• Manage and maintain an accurate release schedule for all transportation runs to ensure seamless pickups and deliveries.
• Utilize GPS systems to monitor freight movement and provide real time status updates for DC scheduling.
• Track and review weekly metrics to ensure KPI goals are being achieved.
• Maintain the relationship with carriers and vendors concerning freight payments.
• Monitor and manage carriers’ open AR reports to ensure all invoices are accurately submitted for payment.
• Escalate to direct manager any concerns.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED