Transportation Coordinator

Saks

. Assist carriers, vendors and suppliers to ensure efficient movement of freight throughout the ELG network .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $46,000 - $58,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in logistics management, including the use of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and GPS systems for tracking freight movement. Strong analytical skills and the ability to maintain relationships with carriers and vendors are essential for ensuring efficient operations and achieving KPI goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)Logistics ManagementGoogle Suite ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Logistics ManagementOrder TrackingKPI TrackingFreight Payment ManagementTransportation SchedulingGPS Systems UtilizationAnalytical Problem-SolvingMultitasking

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)Google SuiteWorkday

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainFreight MovementVendor ManagementCarrier Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist carriers, vendors and suppliers to ensure efficient movement of freight throughout the ELG network
Oversee logistics and order tracking for ETA requests for store supply shipments
Manage and maintain an accurate release schedule for transportation runs
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 achieved
Maintain relationships with carriers and vendors concerning freight payments
Monitor and manage carriers' open AR reports to ensure invoices are accurately submitted for payment
Escalate payment concerns to the direct manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business field preferred
Hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Proficiency in Google Suite applications
Familiarity with financial applications such as Workday
High level of organizational and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Ability to multitask

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees, including medical, vision and dental
Employee discount
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance
Career advancement opportunities