TJX

Transportation Supervisor, Tucson, AZ

Posted on: 15 Apr 2021

Tucson, AZ

Job Description

Transportation Supervisor, Tucson, AZ

Brand: TJX Corporate

Location:

Tucson, AZ, US

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Status: Regular

Functional Area: Logistics

Discovery is at the core of everything we do whether its a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. Thats what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. Thats just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.

TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR TUCSON, AZ

Summary:

As a Transportation Supervisor you will support the Transportation Manager with all aspects of retail store delivery operations. The Transportation Supervisor acts as a primary point of contact for store logistics and serves as the liaison among Distribution Services, and Store Operations.

You will support TJX logistical strategies and deliver merchandise to stores in a cost-efficient manner while meeting or exceeding service standards. From ensuring on time delivery of goods to our stores, to supporting logistics strategies to support our strong growth, you are critical in enabling the treasure hunt experience our customers love! You will be assigned a mix of core responsibilities in order to deliver exceptional supply chain operational performance, drive cost savings and enable process improvement to support our continued growth.

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 (Stores, Store Operations, Distribution, Distribution Services, Finance);
* Manage carrier performance, recognizing and celebrating wins, and coaching and holding 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;
* Supervise scheduling of over 500 deliveries weekly to 150+ stores serviced by the facility in conjunction with Merchandising, Distribution Services and Store Operations plans. Notify stores of deviation to scheduled deliveries on a timely basis. Adjusts schedules to maximize truck utilization while maintaining flow to the stores;
* 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;
* Implement all aspect of our Q4 strategy to ensure successful peak season and year-end inventory execution;
* Lead logistics coordinators in executing daily logistics tasks around scheduling, reporting and auditing detention and bobtails;

Minimal Required Skills:

* A minimum of 2- 4 years experience in Logistics or Supply Chain
* Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field OR related work experience
* Experience leading and managing teams
* Ability to work cross functionally to deliver results
* Knowledge of motor carrier industry
* 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
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Working knowledge of transportation management systems and software

Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. Thats why working here is so much more than a job. When youre a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff competitive pay, great benefits, and a great group of people.

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: Tucson || AZ

Nearest Major Market: Tucson
Job Segment: Manager, Transportation, Merchandising, Supply, Logistics, Management, Engineering, Retail, Operations

TJX

Framingham, MA

The TJX Companies, Inc. operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer. It operates through four segments: Marmaxx, HomeGoods, TJX Canada, and TJX International. The company sells family apparel, including footwear and accessories; home fashions, such as home basics, furniture, rugs, lighting products, giftware, soft home products, decorative accessories, tabletop, and cookware, as well as expanded pet, kids, and gourmet food departments; jewelry and accessories; footwear; and other merchandise.

It operates stores under the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Winners, HomeSense, T.K. Maxx, and Sierra Trading Post names, as well as operates e-commerce sites tjmaxx.com, tkmaxx.com, and sierratradingpost.com. The company operates approximately 4,300 stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, the Netherlands, and Australia. The TJX Companies, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.