Night Transportation Coordinator: Yard & Carrier Ops

Nordstrom; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support inbound and outbound operations on a C Shift (Sun–Thu, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM). Focus on trailer/yard management, shipment scheduling, and carrier coordination for timely freight movement and system accuracy.

You will work with internal teams and carriers to resolve issues, track KPIs, and maintain operational efficiency. 1–3 years of experience and proficiency with MS Office and YMS/TMS are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or fulfillment center operations.
• Working knowledge of yard management, transportation systems, and supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with YMS/TMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for carrier communication, escalating issues to the Transportation Manager when necessary.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies, delays, and operational issues to maintain workflow continuity.
• Assist with truck yard operations by monitoring trailer movements and ensuring timely processing.
• Track and report on transportation KPIs such as Yard-to-Empty, Late Ships, Late Inducts, and On-Time Performance.
• Support scheduling and shipment planning to maintain operational efficiency.
• Communicate with building departments to ensure alignment on processes and resolve day-to-day operational challenges.
• Participate in team meetings to review performance metrics and share updates.
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork through relationship-building and collaboration.

Skills

Carrier communication

YMS/TMS knowledge

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nordstrom in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support inbound and outbound operations on a C Shift (Sun–Thu, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM). Focus on trailer/yard management, shipment scheduling, and carrier coordination for timely freight movement and system accuracy.

You will work with internal teams and carriers to resolve issues, track KPIs, and maintain operational efficiency. 1–3 years of experience and proficiency with MS Office and YMS/TMS are preferred.