Transportation Coordinator

At Sierra, a part of TJX Companies, you’ll be part of a vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Our Distribution Centers are key to getting new products out to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. Every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement.

About the role

As a Transportation Coordinator, you are responsible for the day-to-day execution of the transportation department. You will work with internal (DC, Home Office, Store Ops, etc.) and external (carriers, 3PLs) partners to monitor shipments and expedite the efficient movement of TJX merchandise, ensuring a timely flow into stores while maintaining optimal performance value.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and planning 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 action plans to manage performance.
• Execute against Peak Season plans/strategies to support business needs.
• Support Transportation Manager/Supervisor in yard staffing, scheduling, and usage, as well as 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 truck capacity requirements and ensure an adequate supply of truck power and trailers.
• Ensure steady flow of inbound and outbound movements, resulting in timely arrival of merchandise to stores and maximum utilization of lowest cost carriers.
• Provide guidance and/or training to other peer Transportation Coordinators when applicable.
• Audit Yard Management System for carrier/trailer accuracy.
• Build in-depth working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems to design, test, and implement new configurations and parameters that drive efficiencies.
• Gather and maintain TJX Transportation and Logistics master data.
• Support outbound transportation projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Create and follow Standard Operating Process (SOP) guides for Outbound activities.
• Provide direction for miscellaneous outbound shipments (e.g., RTVs, Misroutes, FedEx).
• Perform other tasks and duties as required or directed.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Associate Degree preferred, not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of management.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Vital knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Comfortable creating and maintaining spreadsheet formulas/data with Excel.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Must be punctual and reliable.

Schedule

Friday through Monday, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Pay

$17.50 - $23.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Smoking cessation support
• Bereavement leave
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• Credit union
• Cell phone discounts

Those who meet certain service or hours requirements are also eligible for:

• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 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.