Transportation Clerk

The Container Store Inc.•Coppell, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Clerk position ensures that all Store Replenishment and Direct to Customer shipments are created timely to support merchandise flows smoothly through the Distribution Center (DC) operation. Utilizing the Transportation Management System (WMS) and MMS Truck Scheduling the Transportation Clerk manages the workload while communicating with various departments within the Distribution Center, Carriers, and Customer Service Department (CSD). This position requires someone to take initiative and make decisions. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business. Here’s a sneak peek at our world-class Distribution Center. Each of the wonderfully innovative products found in our stores is received, processed and shipped from one of our distribution centers. There are many career opportunities on our distribution team!

Requirements

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
Strong knowledge of Microsoft programs
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to foreign, federal, state and local regulations; based on position responsibility and sensitivity, periodic check and reinvestigations may be performed
Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure
Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing

Responsibilities

Utilizes MMS Truck Scheduling to build shipping schedule for Store Replenishment within the Distribution Center to enable planning to allocate freight to the store.
Leverages Transportation Management System to create trucks and systematically communicate them for Store Replenishment and Direct to Customer Shipments
Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
Performs other requested tasks and duties

Benefits

Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team.
Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.
Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.
Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.