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[Apply on Coherent’s careers site →](https://hcwp.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2015003) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Coherent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/) / North America Transportation Program Manager ## Job description ### Primary Duties & Responsibilities - Provide transportation analysis with focus on business unit / supply chain requirements - Provide recommendations on freight cost savings and streamlining opportunities - Provide quarterly reports to business units that include cost savings opportunities and results - Develop and maintain billing systems to ensure accuracy of supplier payments / account coding - Resolve shipping issues and make recommendations for process improvements Creating and revising standard operating procedures for logistics processes Managing Freight forwarders / carrier SOP’s Creating and tracking transportation process documents Managing the freight rate database that is loaded into the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) tool Maintaining the list of approved carriers and the routing guide; training and enforcing the use of the routing guide - Conduct quarterly business reviews with the business units and carriers Preparation of shipping forecasts - Review and negotiate carrier contracts, including negotiating freight rates Working with business units to maximize transportation savings potential and providing quarterly status reports Guiding and advising departments to optimize logistics performance Taking corrective action with carriers in the event of service failures - Manage one-time rate quotes and one-time shipments to support business units - Monitor and develop transportation key performance indicators (KPIs). ### Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics and/or supply chain 7+ years of work experience managing transportation for a company the size of Coherent Experience in carrier or other related third-party management, with a strong understanding of incoterms. Experience in contractual and negotiation management Project management skills and experience Skills - Proficiency in MS Office skills (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.) - Knowledge of creating process flow diagrams (Microsoft Visio) - Knowledge of databases and Power BI is an advantage All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. Quality and Environmental Responsibilities Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 20 days - Location: Sherman, TX, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on Coherent’s careers site →](https://hcwp.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2015003) ## Hiring at Coherent - Open jobs: 323 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Coherent jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Coherent ### [Capital Procurement Commodity Manager Semiconductor Device](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/76d9b359259c8adf0230/) Sherman, TX, United States ### [AVI Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/cd8944e11802445493ac/) Sherman, TX, United States ### [Business Procurement Analytics/Commodity Supplier Development Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/69f8c04792768319991c/) Sherman, TX, United States ### [CEB Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/8b75d7844ee99b6bae19/) Sherman, TX, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Applied Scientist, North America Sort Centers, Amazon Transportation Services, North America Sort Centers, Amazon Transportation Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/e4dade15ece88120e63a/) Amazon · US, WA, Bellevue ### [Supply Chain Manager II, North America Transportation Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/999b8876323a1a705b0f/) Amazon · US, WA, Bellevue ### [Recruiter - Latin America Region](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/ebc8461c2fcc23e59c57/) Cardinal Health · International ### [Regional Manager, Facilities Operations – East & Latin America](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/3185d97926712a835ad7/) Fortinet · Sunrise, FL, United States ### [Manager, North America Benefits & Leave Administration - Global Industrial](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/3fc2520caa56cba2b1a8/) Genuine Parts · Birmingham, AL [Jobs in Sherman, TX](/locations/us/tx/sherman/)[Jobs in Texas](/locations/us-tx/)[Supply Chain & Logistics jobs](/functions/supply-chain-logistics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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