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Ocean Transportation Specialist

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

Ocean Transportation Specialist

Mississauga, Canada

Arya discovered PURPOSE working at TJX

Arya comes into work every day inspired by our mission and eager to contribute to it. What do you want to add while you're here?

What you'll discover

Eligible Associates can look forward to:

  • State-of-the-art amenities at our eco-friendly Home Office. Take a tour HERE!
  • One-of-a-kind, inclusive culture
  • Health benefits that take effect your first day
  • Dedicated training and on-the-job resources to enhance your development
  • Tuition reimbursement to support your career progression
  • Merchandise discount for yourself and eligible family members at all TJX Canada stores
  • Associate and Family Assistance Program to support healthy living

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What you'll do

It's safe to say, there's no shortage of variety in what we do. Here are some key accountabilities of the role:

  • Actions daily exception reports for all inbound shipments, ensuring flow of shipments, escalating disruptions and supporting invoice audits and payments
  • Review shipping performance trends; analyzing shipping data, interpreting and identifying trends (opportunities, risks), creating and delivering reports (key performance indicators, operational activity reports, etc.) including making recommendations for Management review and consideration
  • Monitor Freight Forwarder performance according to contractual key performance indicators and provide suggestions on improving flow efficiencies and effectiveness; ensures Freight Forwarder issues are addressed and escalated as needed to Management
  • Responsible for collaborating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders (Home Office, Distribution Services, Loss Prevention, Regional Leadership, Vendors and Carriers) to ensure smooth execution of shipment programs
  • Support for department projects and initiatives as needed

What you'll need

To begin your career with us, we require the following:

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Logistics, Distribution Service & Supply Chain experience and general transportation knowledge an asset
  • Interpersonal skills including conflict management; information gathering skills; team building skills to build collaborative working relationships
  • Customer service skills including efficiently and effectively responding to inquires or resolving any conflicts or problems that might arise
  • Good knowledge of overall merchandise flow from Vendor to Distribution Centre
  • Self-starter with strong communication skills including verbal communication (solving problems, dealing with complaints, resolving errors, etc.), written (project proposals) and ability to interpretation of written documents (detailed invoices, memos, etc.)
  • Ability to work in a detail-oriented, multi-project environment while meeting tight and fixed deadlines

Salary Range: $60,083 - $84,116* /year

This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Posting details

  • Application closing date: March 4th, 2025
  • Internal TJX Canada Associate to submit the completed and signed Internal Application Form and their resume through TMS. For more information, refer to the Internal Application Form Guide located on the Thread/HR Hub. In addition, please use your personal email address when submitting your resume and Internal Application Form.

Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. By becoming a member of our TJX Canada family, you'll have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people across our Distributions Centres, Retail Stores (Winners, HomeSense, Marshalls) and our Office locations. Are you ready to Discover Different?

Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.

Client-provided location(s): Mississauga, ON, Canada
Job ID: TJX-TJCOGLOBAL2322817EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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