Logistics and Financial Coordinator

Savage; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO and Holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

Savage is seeking a Financial & Logistics Coordinator (Business Process) in Chicago, IL. The role supports rail logistics and back-office financial processes, handling orders, invoicing, reporting, and month-end tasks in an in-office environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and solid Excel and accounting knowledge, with experience in logistics operations. Team members enjoy comprehensive benefits and a strong culture of growth.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end processes.
• Experience supporting industrial, rail, or logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and manage inventory transactions.
• Coordinate railcar inbound and outbound activities.
• Maintain shipment documentation and bills of lading.
• Communicate order status changes with customers and operations teams.
• Process invoices and accounts payable transactions.
• Monitor revenue and expense activity.
• Assist with data validation and financial reporting processes.
• Support month-end and account reconciliation activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between field operations and back-office teams.
• Support administrative, HR, and business process activities.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and record retention requirements.

Skills

Excel Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data analysis

Accounting concepts

Education

Associate Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Logistics or related field

Job description

Grow Your Career with Savage!

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply! Savage is looking for a Financial & Logistics Coordinator (Business Process) that will support rail logistics functions and business process functions. We are stewards of data integrity, processing, analyzing, and validating Savage’s financial and operational data. All information flowing between the field and back-office is our responsibility whether it’s keyed by hand or interfaced across systems. We are the support hub for our field team members, acting as a single point of contact for all back-office support.

The Basics

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; Overtime as needed (100% In Office)

Travel: May be required for training purposes

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Parental Leave and Military/Uniformed Services Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company match
• Company provided Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Administration

• Process customer orders and manage inventory transactions
• Coordinate railcar inbound and outbound activities
• Maintain shipment documentation and bills of lading
• Communicate order status changes with customers and operations teams

Logistics and Customer Operations

• Process invoices and accounts payable transactions
• Monitor revenue and expense activity
• Assist with data validation and financial reporting processes
• Support month-end and account reconciliation activities

Office & Business Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact between field operations and back-office teams
• Support administrative, HR, and business process activities
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and record retention requirements

Projects & Additional Duties

• Contribute to Business Process projects and process improvementsOther duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Logistics or related field
• Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis preferred
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end processes
• Experience supporting industrial, rail, or logistics operations

Some Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Sitting for extended periods of time (up to 6-10 hours per day), while working at computer or desk
• Frequently uses hands and fingers for keyboarding, writing, and operating office tools
• Reads printed materials and computer screens, adjusts focus, and maintains attention to detail
• Hears and speaks frequently, to communicate effectively in-person, by telephone, or via virtual platforms
• May be required to wear PPE, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed footwear, fire resistant and/or high visibility clothing, and hearing protection

Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/