Transportation Coordinator - Masco Corporation
Bloomfield, CT
About the Job
Transportation Coordinator
Work Schedule
Friday-Sunday 5:00 AM- 5:30 PM
Salary Range $20.75-$22.20/hr.
Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think youll find that its so much more than a job. When youre a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.
We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). Its our way of empowering you to make your career here.
Job Summary
As a Transportation Coordinator, you are responsible for but not limited to handling the day-to-day execution of the transportation department. A coordinator works with internal (DC, Home Office, Store Ops, etc.) and external (carriers, 3PLs) partners to monitor shipments and expedite the efficient movement 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
Minimal Requirements:
- At least (1) year of related experience
- Bachelors 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 ystems such as Blue Yonder (JDA)
- Ability to work following shift: Friday-Sunday 5am-5pm
- 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
Work Schedule
Friday-Sunday 5:00 AM- 5:30 PM
Salary Range $20.75-$22.20/hr.
Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think youll find that its so much more than a job. When youre a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.
We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). Its our way of empowering you to make your career here.
Job Summary
As a Transportation Coordinator, you are responsible for but not limited to handling the day-to-day execution of the transportation department. A coordinator works with internal (DC, Home Office, Store Ops, etc.) and external (carriers, 3PLs) partners to monitor shipments and expedite the efficient movement 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
Minimal Requirements:
- At least (1) year of related experience
- Bachelors 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 ystems such as Blue Yonder (JDA)
- Ability to work following shift: Friday-Sunday 5am-5pm
- 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
Source : Masco Corporation
