Manager of Outbound Transportation - East Coast 3PL

TJX • Secaucus, NJ

244d • $113,600 - $147,700

About The Position

As the Manager of Outbound Transportation, you will play a significant role in TJX's Logistics Supply Chain team. You will lead MarMaxx (TJMaxx and Marshalls) transportation operations for the East Coast 3PL buildings in New Jersey. You and your team will also be accountable for all transportation cross dock activities outbound from the four 3PL buildings New Jersey, also partnering internally with Distribution Center operations to ensure successful partnerships with logistics. This includes developing and maintaining a financial budget, crafting load forecasts, execution and strategically optimizing your network to maintain the efficient balance of cost management and performance metrics. This position will be based in New Jersey onsite 5 days a week.

Requirements

• 7 Years validated experience in supply chain management role (operations / transportation).
• 4+ years leadership experience with demonstrated management and development skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of transportation operations and the overall supply chain.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems and Yard Management Systems.
• Prior experience creating, maintaining, and completing a fiscal budget.
• Strong cost leadership skills.
• Highly analytical approach to problem solving, leveraging expert Microsoft Suite proficiency.
• Experience applying metrics and data to drive decision making.
• Ability to influence others without authority.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to form relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to develop new tools and processes to support TJX global supply chain goals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations for processed goods shipped out of MarMaxx 3PL Processing locations in New Jersey.
• Own financial accountability and strategic oversight for delivering efficient performance against established critical metric standards and effective cost management.
• Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports to develop them for future growth.
• Build effective relationships with key partners, founded on open communication and hardworking collaboration.
• Identify and lead pivotal initiatives to optimize and continuously improve service and reduce costs.
• Drive peak season strategies and execution to support the exciting needs of the business.
• Maintain and continuously improve SOPs and standard methodologies.
• Empower decision making and risk taking by setting clear expectations for your team.
• Support regional expansion and special projects.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• 401(k) match
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability
• Paid holidays/vacation/sick/bereavement/parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Incentive programs for management
• Auto/home insurance discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Adoption/surrogacy assistance
• Smoking cessation programs
• Child care/cell phone discounts
• Pet/legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree