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Transportation Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Infrastructure firms, transit agencies, and engineering consultancies regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this field, making it one of the stronger pathways to permanent residency for civil and transportation specialists.
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Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
ROLE
Transportation Planner
The Transportation Planner helps ensure customer orders are routed and shipped accurately and on time. This role works closely with Distribution Center Operations, Transportation, Order Management, customers, and carriers to coordinate shipments, resolve issues, and maintain continuous product flow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage outbound shipping and routing activities for assigned customer accounts.
- Partner with Inbound Transportation and Order Management to identify orders that may be eligible for pre-routing and help reduce the risk of cancellations.
- Monitor available orders and create shipments using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Schedule customer and carrier pickup appointments and follow up to support on-time pickups.
- Monitor email and customer routing portals for routing requests, approvals, and updates.
- Follow customer-specific routing requirements to help minimize chargebacks and shipping issues.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for customer orders, routing instructions, and shipments.
- Communicate daily shipping schedules, priorities, and at-risk orders to Distribution Center Operations leadership.
- Prepare and organize required shipping paperwork and maintain appropriate files.
- Maintain and update work instructions detailing shipping requirements for assigned customer accounts.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, Operations, Transportation, and Order Management.
- Partner with internal and external teams to resolve carrier capacity, routing, and service issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency and transportation processes.
- Coordinate with Distribution Center Operations to support continuous daily product flow.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a distribution center, transportation, logistics, or customer service environment preferred.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify process improvements.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred.
- PKMS and AS400 experience is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in an office/cubicle environment within a Distribution Center and regularly partners with Distribution Center Operations.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
ROLE
Transportation Planner
The Transportation Planner helps ensure customer orders are routed and shipped accurately and on time. This role works closely with Distribution Center Operations, Transportation, Order Management, customers, and carriers to coordinate shipments, resolve issues, and maintain continuous product flow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage outbound shipping and routing activities for assigned customer accounts.
- Partner with Inbound Transportation and Order Management to identify orders that may be eligible for pre-routing and help reduce the risk of cancellations.
- Monitor available orders and create shipments using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Schedule customer and carrier pickup appointments and follow up to support on-time pickups.
- Monitor email and customer routing portals for routing requests, approvals, and updates.
- Follow customer-specific routing requirements to help minimize chargebacks and shipping issues.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for customer orders, routing instructions, and shipments.
- Communicate daily shipping schedules, priorities, and at-risk orders to Distribution Center Operations leadership.
- Prepare and organize required shipping paperwork and maintain appropriate files.
- Maintain and update work instructions detailing shipping requirements for assigned customer accounts.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, Operations, Transportation, and Order Management.
- Partner with internal and external teams to resolve carrier capacity, routing, and service issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency and transportation processes.
- Coordinate with Distribution Center Operations to support continuous daily product flow.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a distribution center, transportation, logistics, or customer service environment preferred.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify process improvements.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred.
- PKMS and AS400 experience is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in an office/cubicle environment within a Distribution Center and regularly partners with Distribution Center Operations.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Transportation Project Manager
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the job description precisely. Get a formal foreign credential evaluation before applying so your civil engineering or transportation planning degree is recognized as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for Transportation Project Manager LCA filings. Infrastructure consultancies, transit authorities, and state DOT contractors file PERM regularly, making them far more prepared to sponsor you than employers doing it for the first time.
Search green card roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship status on Migrate Mate to find Transportation Project Manager openings where employers have already committed to the PERM process, saving you from roles that only offer H-1B visa or no sponsorship at all.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the employer's offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. A salary below prevailing wage will cause the PERM labor certification to fail regardless of employer intent.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a current priority date is available for your country and category, you may be able to file your I-140 and I-485 together, cutting years off the wait. Raise this with the employer's immigration counsel as early as the offer stage.
Document your project management experience in PMP terms
PERM job descriptions for Transportation Project Managers often reference PMP certification or equivalent structured PM experience. Build a detailed record of project budgets, team sizes, and delivery milestones so your background maps cleanly to the certified job requirements.
Green Card Transportation Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transportation Project Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the position requirements. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, which fits most Transportation Project Manager roles. EB-2 applies when the employer requires an advanced degree or you have a combination of a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive specialized experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine which category matches the job description they file under PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B gives you temporary status in three-year increments and is subject to the annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent and has no lottery. EB-3 also has no annual numerical cap at the petition level, though per-country limits on visa issuance can create waits for applicants from high-demand countries. The PERM process takes longer upfront but leads to lawful permanent residency rather than repeated renewals.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For a Transportation Project Manager role, this typically includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notice periods lasting around 60 days. DOL then audits or certifies the application before the employer files your I-140 petition with USCIS. The full PERM stage alone can take six to eighteen months depending on DOL processing backlogs.
Which employers regularly sponsor Transportation Project Managers for green cards?
Infrastructure engineering firms, transit agencies, state department of transportation contractors, and large construction management companies are the most consistent sponsors. You can identify them by filtering for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsored Transportation Project Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers who have already committed to green card sponsorship rather than those only willing to consider it.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting PERM while you're on H-1B is the most common path for Transportation Project Managers already working in the U.S. Filing PERM early protects your priority date and lets you use AC21 portability once your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current. Your H-1B can be extended beyond the standard six-year cap in one-year increments once PERM has been filed for 365 days.