Transportation Clerk
The Container Store Inc.•Coppell, TX
•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 (TMS) and internal systems Transportation Clerk manages the workload while communicating with various departments within the Distribution Center, Carriers, and Stores. This position requires someone to take initiative and make decisions. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.
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
- Conduit of information between Carriers and Stores
- 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
- Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
- 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
- Basic life insurance
- Disability insurance options
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Parental leave policies
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Fertility & maternity support program
- Paid holidays
- Gym membership discounts
- Qualified transportation benefits program
- Hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services
- Gift cards
- Pet insurance
- Service awards
- Retirement gifts
- Recognition for exemplifying core principles
- Recognition for exceptional daily contributions
- Employee Resource and Affinity Groups
- Opportunities to guide community giving
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
