Shipping - DC Transportation Coordinator - 2nd (Mon. Thurs. 4:30p - 2:30a)

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The DC Transportation Coordinator ensures the efficient, timely movement of products from a distribution center by planning and coordinating shipments to stores, other distribution centers, carriers, pool locations, and the corporate office. The role secures carrier coverage as needed and maintains clear communication among transportation partners. It also provides backup support to DC Shipping Clerks and hands-on assistance with warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, packing, sorting, labeling, and quality assurance. Work is performed according to company policies and guidelines and may involve RF scanners, step ladders, conveyor systems, and sortation walls. The coordinator creates and maintains a 10-week shipping schedule, coordinates service with stores and transportation partners, responds to schedule changes and shipment issues, generates bills of lading, prepares weekly load plans, and supports driver check-in procedures. The position also performs general warehouse duties, meets safety, productivity, and quality standards, communicates professionally with drivers and partners, and attends required trainings and meetings. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination. Two years of transportation experience is preferred. The position requires a flexible schedule as needed, including mandatory overtime on weekdays and/or weekends and holidays. Working conditions include loud noise, variable temperatures, dust, occasional work at heights, narrow aisles or trailers, and possible exposure to cosmetic or fragrance scents. Frequent telephone and desktop computer use is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; at least one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Self-motivated, with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to evaluate situations and make informed decisions.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to use Excel and Microsoft Outlook effectively.
Ability to review and accurately update detailed schedules.
Ability to match schedules to distribution center capacity and operational requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone with stores, carriers, and pool representatives.
Ability to maintain a professional image in person, on the phone, and in writing.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including mandatory weekday and/or weekend overtime and holidays.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to perform general warehouse tasks and adapt to daily assignment changes.
English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Two years of transportation experience.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and post a 10-week shipping schedule in Excel and S4.
Coordinate with stores, transportation partners, pool locations, and distribution centers to ensure appropriate service levels.
Modify schedules to accommodate store inventory changes or special requests.
Secure carrier coverage for dropped or added shipments using the preferred carrier matrix.
Communicate potential schedule failures and follow up to ensure desired service results.
Generate bills of lading as needed.
Provide backup support to Shipping Clerks.
Communicate schedules to distribution centers, carriers, and pools using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Send weekly load plans to carriers and complete carrier review corrections as needed.
Address and resolve tickets sent to the distribution center by stores through Ulta support tickets.
Ensure driver check-in processes and procedures are followed.
Pick and pack orders accurately using established work practices.
Restock picking bins based on warehouse management system reporting.
Sort, count, and receive merchandise accurately.
Move product to and from pallet racks using powered material handling equipment such as pallet jacks.
Use conveyor systems to build pallets of cartons for shipment.
Load or unload trucks and sort and label product as needed.
Organize warehouse storage space and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
Use RF or hand scanners, sortation walls, and conveyor systems to complete daily tasks.
Meet safety, productivity, and quality standards.
Demonstrate flexibility in daily assignments and perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain professional relationships and communication with peers, brand partners, drivers, stores, carriers, and pool representatives.
Partner with the Operations Manager when barriers slow work.
Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
Follow Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, standards, dress code, and loss-prevention practices.