Home Goods

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description: Job Description:

Transportation Coordinator

Work Schedule

Friday-Sunday, 5:00 am- 5:30 pm

Salary Range $16.80 - $22.65

Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re 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). It’s 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
• 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)
• Ability to work following shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• 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

Reports To:

Transportation Manager

Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; bereavement leave; 401(k) Associate contributions; credit union; cell phone discounts. Also, those who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for: 401(k) match; medical; dental; vision; life insurance; disability coverage; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; scholarship program. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan, agreement or program 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:

1415 Blue Hills Ave

Location:

USA Home Goods Distribution Center Bloomfield:

This position has a starting pay range of $20.25 to $23.35 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; bereavement leave; 401(k) Associate contributions; credit union; cell phone discounts. Also, those who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for: 401(k) match; medical; dental; vision; life insurance; disability coverage; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; scholarship program. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan, agreement or program 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:

1415 Blue Hills Ave

Location:

USA Home Goods Distribution Center Bloomfield:

This position has a starting pay range of $20.25 to $23.35 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.