Transportation Coordinator

Saks Fifth Avenue • Remote_Texas, TX

4d • $46,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Transportation Coordinator supports the Domestic Transportation team by assisting carriers, vendors, and suppliers to ensure the efficient movement of freight throughout the Exemplar Luxury Group network. The role requires proficiency with Google Suite applications, strong organizational skills, experience with transportation management systems (TMS), and familiarity with financial applications such as Workday.

The coordinator oversees shipment logistics and order tracking for store-supply shipment ETA requests, manages transportation release schedules, monitors freight movement using GPS systems, provides real-time status updates for distribution center scheduling, tracks weekly KPI metrics, and works with carriers and vendors on freight payments and invoice submission. Concerns are escalated to the direct manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Proficiency in Google Suite applications.
• Familiarity with financial applications such as Workday.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to multitask.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipment logistics and track ETA requests for store-supply shipments to help ensure stores and distribution centers remain stocked with essential operating materials.
• Manage and maintain an accurate release schedule for transportation runs to coordinate pickups and deliveries.
• Use GPS systems to monitor freight movement and provide real-time status updates for distribution center scheduling.
• Track and review weekly metrics to monitor progress toward KPI goals.
• Maintain relationships with carriers and vendors regarding freight payments.
• Monitor and manage carriers’ open accounts-receivable reports to ensure invoices are accurately submitted for payment.
• Escalate concerns to the direct manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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