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Transportation Coordinator

Role overview

Summary

The Transportation Coordinator supports the Domestic Transportation team at Exemplar Luxury Group by facilitating the efficient movement of freight. This role involves coordinating shipments, managing delivery schedules, and maintaining relationships with carriers and vendors to ensure operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED is required.
  • Hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of organizational and communicative skills.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business field

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the logistics and order tracking for ETA requests for store supply shipments.
  • Manage and maintain an accurate release schedule for all transportation runs.
  • Track and review weekly metrics to ensure KPI goals are being achieved.
  • Maintain the relationship with carriers and vendors concerning freight payments.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Self-Motivation
  • Multitasking

About the company

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Saks Fifth Avenue

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Saks Fifth Avenue first opened its doors in 1924, taking up a full city block on one of the world's most prestigious shopping streets. Since then, Saks has changed the luxury retail game and become an icon of style and innovation—from world-famous window displays and impactful in-store art exhibitions to unforgettable, curated designer collections and a seamless online shopping experience.The Saks team is at the cutting edge of high-end fashion, bringing the new luxury experience to customers far and wide. At the core of the Saks culture is a commitment to people—whether it's surprising and delighting shoppers, supporting the growth of every team member or using the Saks platform to create change and champion causes.Interested in joining the Saks team? Go to the Jobs tab or visit careersatsfa.com or careersatsaks.com to see our current opportunities.

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Job description


WHO WE ARE:


Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Job Description:


YOU WILL BE:

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 of financial applications such as Workday.


YOU WILL DO:  

  • 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.

YOU WILL BRING: 

  • Education: A High School diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business field is preferred.
  • Experience: Candidates should have hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), have a high level of organizational and communicative skills, be self motivated and can work independently.
  • Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should exemplify a high level of organization and be self motivated. He/she should be able to work independently and be able to multi-task.

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:


  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 
  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 
  • Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
  • An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).


Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.


Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@exemplarluxury.com.


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.


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