Transportation Coordinator

of TJX merchandise. Creating a timely flow into our stores while working to maintain the optimal performance value. Ensuring timely service of deliveries, while upholding operational standards. Supporting and escalating any high-level challenges to their Transportation Supervisor/Manager. Opportunities for growth throughout organization guided by individual development plans (IDP), mentorship, and cross-functional exposure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support execution of crossdock and store deliveries, ensuring accurate shipping plans and schedules, including transportation optimization, return logistics and peak season strategies

• Consistently deliver operational performance against established KPIs and budget, performing root-cause analysis as needed and creating necessary action plans to manage performance

• Execute against peak season plans/strategies to support the challenging needs of the business

• Support Transportation Manager/Supervisor in yard staffing/auditing, scheduling, and usage as well as in supporting the building with all inbound and outbound transportation responsibilities

• Interact with field leadership, store operations, loss prevention, and transportation providers to ensure overall execution of TJX service/standards.

• Plan and communicate the truck capacity requirements and ensure an adequate supply of truck power and trailers

• Ensure steady flow of inbound and outbound movements, resulting in the timely arrival of merchandise to stores and maximum utilization of lowest cost carriers

• Provides guidance and/or training to other peer Transportation Coordinators when applicable

• Audits yard management system for carrier/trailer accuracy

• Build in-depth working knowledge of the Transportation Management Systems so that you can design, test, and implement new configuration and parameters that drive efficiencies

• Gather and maintain TJX transportation and logistics master data

• Support outbound transportation projects and initiatives as assigned or directed

• Create and follow standard operating process (SOP) guides for outbound activities

• Performs other tasks and duties as required or directed

• Provide direction for miscellaneous outbound shipments. E.g. Misroutes etc.

• Detention and bobtail validation and management

• Daily report out with senior leadership team on trends, barriers, and action plans to ensure we are sustaining strong partnerships

Who We Are Looking For: You.

Minimal Requirements:

• At least (1) year of related experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required

• Analytical skills to identify trends, forecast, and proactively adjust strategies to support our upstream and downstream partners

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of management

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to multitask

• Great attention to detail

• Proficient in transportation, warehouse, and yard management systems such as Blue Yonder (JDA)

• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs

• Vital knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

• Must be comfortable with creating and maintaining spreadsheet formulas/data with Excel

• Strong Customer Service and teamwork skills

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs!

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

This position has a starting pay range of $17.00 to $22.20 per hour.

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience

Come Discover Different at TJX - we think you'll find that it's so much more than a job. We move a lot of inventory - at all times of the day - and that takes working, learning, and growing together. When you're a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our Distribution Centers.

As you think about where to work, know that we take care of our people. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: 2100 Douglas Way Dayton OH 45377