Transportation Manager

ily planning operations. You will implement continuous improvement initiatives, lead large scale logistics projects to drive profitable sales, reduce transportation spend, and improve levels of service.

The role is responsible for all effectively managing transportation budgets, operations, and service for the building. You will leverage reporting to identify improvement initiatives and will also be expected to lead the team through the process of prioritizing, designing, and implementing creative solutions.

In addition, you will be responsible for partnering with internal, and external teams, to build strong working relationships that yield tangible results. Along with coaching and developing transportation supervisors and stewarding the timely and effective planning of outbound deliveries that your location is responsible for.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently deliver on key performance indicators around safety, service consistency, quality, capacity, and cost

• Collaboratively drive the business, working with partners from across the company (Service Centers, Store Operations, Distribution Services, Finance, Loss Prevention)

• Manage carrier performance, recognizing and celebrating wins, as well as holding them accountable when performance does not meet expectations

• Support growth by optimizing existing logistics flow as well as incorporating new store openings and dedicated solutions into existing network footprint

• Manage the scheduling and on-time delivery of 200+ cross dock loads, across 30+ lanes weekly

• Manage the scheduling and ensure on-time delivery of 300+ weekly store shipment

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

• Collaborate with LP and DC Ops to identify data errors in YMS to assist with validating yard checks

• Manage and oversee yard service in partnership with the DC Operations to ensure proper staffing of drivers to support the business needs

• Oversee the scheduling movements of RTV, misroutes, and misdirects using LTL or other carriers as needed

• Manage new and relocation store openings by coordinating with DC, LP, SC, Store Leadership for pre-opening deliveries

• Review and approve Yard Service invoices in collaboration with DC Finance

• Manage yard flow and capacity by ensuring correct trailer pool levels and identifying unproductive empties to remove in partnership with carriers

• Implement all aspect of our Peak strategy to ensure successful Peak season and year-end inventory execution

• Lead logistics team in executing daily logistics tasks around scheduling, reporting, auditing, for approval of detention and bobtails

Minimal Required Skills:

• A minimum of 3- 5 years' experience in Logistics or Supply Chain

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

• Experience leading and managing teams

• Ability to work cross functionally to deliver results

• Understanding of distribution center operations

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Working knowledge of transportation management systems and other logistics software

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Financial acumen

• Ability to influence without authority

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.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers 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, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:
300 Value Way

Location:
USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way

This position has a starting salary range of $83,100.00 to $106,000.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.