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Associate Transportation Planning Analyst

AT The TJX Companies, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc.

Associate Transportation Planning Analyst

Marlborough, MA

TJX Companies

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:

The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.
As the Associate Logistics Planning Analyst, you are a crucial part of our supply chain network, providing solutions daily to our key strategic business partners, which supports the flow of goods from our domestic vendors to our stores. You'll ensure we get the right product, to the right place, at the right time, which keeps our stores exciting and ever-changing. Working in a fast-paced retail business, no day will be the same!

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  • You will coordinate the resolutions of transactional inbound logistics issues through partnership with carriers, vendors and the Inbound Planning Team. You will manage incoming requests through various channels such as phone and email and take initiative to resolve operational issues for carriers and vendors for shipments that have been assigned/routed to be picked up at vendor locations and delivered to TJX locations.
  • You will provide operational reporting and help on special assignments with the Planning team, resulting in efficient freight movements that pick up from vendors on-time and deliver to TJX locations on-time.
  • Coordinate with carriers to assess, track and report to internal stakeholder's delays that could be associated with weather, Railroad line closures, etc.
  • Daily and weekly reporting to Domestic Transportation Team.
  • Manage some operational processes within the Inbound Transportation team.
  • Monitor reporting and take action to resolve shipments that are not within defined compliance parameters.
  • Evaluate routing options based on department, Ladder Plan, transit times and vendor pickup requirements. Recommend optimal transportation solution utilizing Less Than Truckload (LTL), Truck Load (TL) Intermodal, Consolidation, and Continuous Move methods.
  • Create optimal freight movements maximizing cube, cartons and weight. Minimize out of route miles and reduce stop-offs for improved carrier sourcing and acceptance for assigned region.

Who We Are Looking For: You.

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business or Industrial Engineering with 1+ years of relatable experience or relevant internship experience.
  • Exceptional Microsoft Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment; product moves quickly through our supply chain network, it is important to react quickly to incoming requests.
  • Strong Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills; no day is the same in off-price retail, the ability to assess situations quickly and provide alternate solutions is key to success.
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships; you are the face of TJX to many of our external strategic partners.
  • Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands, the ability to change direction quickly is critical.
  • Customer service mentality: providing a high level of service to our key partners is important.
  • Demonstrates the ability to manipulate and make inferences from data.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs!

  • Competitive Pay
  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid time away
  • Programs to support environment and corporate responsibility
  • TAAP - TJX Associate Assistance Programs
  • Associate Discount
  • Career Development Opportunity
  • Be a part of an inclusive team

Benefit programs and eligibility terms vary across our global locations. We encourage you to apply to learn more about how our benefits can make a difference for you.

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) 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:
300 Value Way

Location:
USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way

This position has a starting pay range of $26.90 to $35.65 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Client-provided location(s): Marlborough, MA, USA
Job ID: TJX-TJCOGLOBALREQ2028EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program