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Job Summary:

As aTransportationCoordinator, you areresponsible forbut not limited to handling the day-to-day execution of the transportation department.A coordinator works with internal (DC, Home Office, StoreOperations,andField Leadership)and external (carriers, 3PLs) partners tomonitorshipments and expedite the efficient movement ofTJX merchandise.Creatinga timelyflow into our stores while working tomaintaintheoptimalperformance value.Ensuringtimelyservice ofdeliveries, whileupholdingoperational standards.Supporting and escalating any high-level challenges to their Transportation Supervisor/Manager.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Support execution ofoutbound trailer movement (crossdockandstore deliveries),ensuringaccurateshipping plans and schedules, including transportation optimization,andreturnlogistics

• Consistently deliver operational performance against established KPIs andfollow up with carriers on exception.Execute plans to follow up on performance

• Monitor trailers in-transit and escalate late arrivals

• Execute againstPeak Seasonplans/strategies tosupport the challenging needs of the business

• Support Transportation Manager/Supervisorin yard staffing, scheduling, and usageas well asinsupporting the building withallinboundand outboundtransportation responsibilities

• Interact with Field Leadership, StoreOperations, LossPrevention,andTransportation providers to ensure overall execution ofTJXservice/standards

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

• Ensure outbound movementsare executedin a timely mannerto hit on-time delivery metrics

• Partner with Shipping teams to ensure proper loading and damage practices are followed

• Provides guidance and/or training to other peer Transportation Coordinators when applicable

• Auditsand updateYard 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 andmaintainTJX Transportation and LogisticsStore Delivery and Cross Dockmasterdata

• Support outbound transportation projects and initiatives as assigned or directed

• Create and follow Standard Operating Process (SOP) guides for Outbound activities

• Support other TJX functions/partners as applicable

• Provide direction for miscellaneous outbound shipments,ie. RTVs, Misroutes, Fed Ex, etc.

• Performs other duties asrequiredor directed

The measure and size of this job'sfinancial responsibility

Responsible for store delivery movement of up to $55millionannuallyintransportation spend. Servicing 50 to 170 storesand/or crossdocksdepending on size of DC.

Describe the kinds of decisions made by theincumbent

• Decisions to add or canceloutbound trailer movements(financial and inventory impact)

• Ensure correct storeI'llconfiguration and equipment type (as applicable)

• Mange correct trailer pool ratio to match sessional shipping volumes

• Influence DC Business partners to ensure trailers are cubed tooptimizestransportation spend

Job Knowledge:

Minimum formal education

• High School diplomaor GED

• Associatesdegree or 2 years of relatable experiencepreferred

Minimum job skillsrequiredto perform this job

• Continual Process Improvement focused

• SupplyChain/ Logistics / Distributionexperience

• Customer Service focused mindset

• Analytical andproblem-solvingmindset

• Ability to influence without authority

• Desire to grow within role and company

• Proactive and Effective communication

• Operational & carrier performance management

• Exceptional Microsoft Suiteproficiency(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Working knowledge of transportation management systems and software

Minimum experiencerequiredto perform this job.

1-2yearsof experience in an operations / transportation role, withdemonstratedleadership experiences

List specific jobs which could prepare an individual for this job.

• Logistics Specialist

• Shipping / Receiving clericals

• Transportation Planner

• OutboundPlanning Analyst

• Merchandise controller

• TransportationAccount Manager

• Dispatcher

• Loss Prevention specialist

• Customer Service specialist

• Backroom Coordinator / Store Associate