Transportation Coordinator

About the Role

As a Transportation Coordinator at TJX Companies, you’ll handle the day-to-day execution of the transportation department, working with internal and external partners to monitor shipments and ensure the efficient movement of merchandise. You’ll play a key role in maintaining timely deliveries, upholding operational standards, and supporting the Transportation Manager/Supervisor in various responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of crossdock and store deliveries, ensuring accurate shipping plans and schedules, including transportation optimization, return logistics, and peak season strategies.
• Deliver operational performance against established KPIs and budget, performing root-cause analysis and creating action plans as needed.
• Execute peak season plans/strategies to meet business needs.
• Assist in yard staffing/auditing, scheduling, and usage, as well as inbound and outbound transportation responsibilities.
• Interact with field leadership, store operations, loss prevention, and transportation providers to ensure adherence to TJX service/standards.
• Plan and communicate truck capacity requirements, ensuring adequate truck power and trailers.
• Maintain steady flow of inbound and outbound movements for timely store deliveries and maximum utilization of lowest cost carriers.
• Provide guidance and training to peer Transportation Coordinators when applicable.
• Audit yard management systems for carrier/trailer accuracy.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Transportation Management Systems to design, test, and implement efficiency-driving configurations.
• Gather and maintain TJX transportation and logistics master data.
• Support outbound transportation projects and initiatives.
• Create and follow standard operating process (SOP) guides for outbound activities.
• Provide direction for miscellaneous outbound shipments (e.g., misroutes).
• Manage detention and bobtail validation.
• Report daily trends, barriers, and action plans to senior leadership.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required.
• Analytical skills to identify trends, forecast, and adjust strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Great attention to detail.
• Proficiency in transportation, warehouse, and yard management systems (e.g., Blue Yonder/JDA).
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, with flexibility to support business needs.
• Vital knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), including spreadsheet formulas/data management.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Blue Yonder (JDA) and Microsoft Office.

Skills

• Analytical and forecasting skills.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service and teamwork.

Benefits

• Associate discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Smoking cessation support.
• Bereavement leave.
• 401(k) Associate contributions.
• Credit union.
• Cell phone discounts.
• Eligibility for 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, paid holidays/vacation/sick, and scholarship program based on service or hours requirements.

Pay

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

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM (also mentioned as 7:00 AM-3:30 PM in requirements).

Address: 1415 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, USA. Location: HomeGoods Distribution Center.