[Hiring] Transportation Coordinator @Saks Fifth Avenue

Role Description

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

Responsibilities

• Shipment Coordination: Oversee the logistics and order tracking for ETA requests for store supply shipments to ensure stores and DCs remain stocked with essential operating materials.
• Store Delivery & Consolidation Release Management: 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.
• KPI Reporting: Track and review weekly metrics to ensure KPI goals are being achieved.
• Invoice/Payment Monitoring: 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.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business field is preferred.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• High level of organizational and communicative skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exemplify a high level of organization.
• Able to multi-task.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision, and dental).
• An amazing employee discount.
• 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).

Salary Range

$46,000 - $58,000* Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.