Transportation Manager - San Pedro, CA (106308) - Full-time

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Our brands include T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the United States; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; T.K. Maxx in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as HomeSense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and Trade Secret in Australia. With over $29 billion in revenues in 2014, more than 3,300 stores, and approximately 198,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be key to our growth and success in the future.

Location: Transportation Manager – San Pedro, CA

Position Summary

The Transportation Manager, in San Pedro, CA, supports the Manager of Transportation and Vice President of Store Transportation Services with all aspects of retail store delivery operations. This role will act as the primary point of contact for Store Transportation Services, store logistics and serve as the liaison among Distribution Services, and Store Operations. The individual will manage delivery of merchandise for stores in the west coast of North America for stores services from the HomeGoods West Coast Distribution Center. This associate will also support TJX logistical strategies and deliver merchandise to stores in a cost-efficient manner while meeting or exceeding service standards. Responsibilities also include developing procedures that control our assets, improve work methods and support financial information to and from Home Office.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Ensure store service goals are met or exceeded
• Oversee performance to ensure service levels and operating procedures are met
• Monitors, reports and where necessary takes actions on carrier performance and store delivery schedules
• Collaborates with the Distribution Centers and Store Operations in supporting and integrating new store openings into existing delivery schedules
• Performs cost analysis, strategic planning and budgeting
• Oversees carrier analysis, selection, and negotiations
• Communicates with internal and external teams
• Interfaces with Distribution Centers on deliveries, packaging, damages, store openings and remodels
• Maintains consistent communication with store management and visits stores to receive feedback on schedules, drivers, timing of event merchandise and quality of deliveries
• Ensure all safety standards are maintained in the Distribution Centers and with over the road carriers
• Work and support the Distribution teams to ensure Inbound freight is received in a timely manner.
• Travel is required which may be 25%
• Schedule is variable based on business needs.

Required Experience and Competencies

• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Logistics
• Experience leading and managing teams
• Knowledge of motor carrier industry
• Understanding of distribution center operations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work cross functionally to deliver results

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

At the TJX Companies, Inc., you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

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TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Posting Notes: San Pedro || California