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The TJX Companies, Inc.

Transportation Coordinator

The TJX Companies, Inc., Brownsburg, Indiana, United States, 46112

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Work Schedule: Tuesday – Friday 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx—you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off‑price retailer.

Job Summary As a Transportation Coordinator, you are responsible for but not limited to handling the day‑to‑day execution of the transportation department. A coordinator works with internal partners (DC, Home Office, Store Ops, etc.) and external partners (carriers, 3PLs) to monitor shipments and expedite the efficient movement of TJX merchandise. Creating a timely flow into our stores while working to maintain optimal performance value. Ensuring timely service of deliveries, while upholding operational standards. Supporting and escalating any high‑level challenges to their Transportation Supervisor/Manager. Opportunities for growth throughout the organization guided by individual development plans (IDP), mentorship, and cross‑functional exposure.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support execution of crossdock and store deliveries, ensuring accurate shipping plans and schedules, including transportation optimization, return logistics and peak‑season strategies

Consistently deliver operational performance against established KPIs and budget, performing root‑cause analysis as needed and creating necessary action plans to manage performance

Execute against peak‑season plans/strategies to support the challenging needs of the business

Support Transportation Manager/ Supervisor in yard staffing/auditing, scheduling, and usage as well as in supporting the building with all inbound and outbound transportation responsibilities

Interact with field leadership, store operations, loss prevention, and transportation providers to ensure overall execution of TJX service/standards

Plan and communicate the truck capacity requirements and ensure an adequate supply of truck power and trailers

Ensure steady flow of inbound and outbound movements, resulting in the timely arrival of merchandise to stores and maximum utilization of lowest cost carriers

Provides guidance and/or training to other peer Transportation Coordinators when applicable

Audits yard management system for carrier/trailer accuracy

Build in-depth working knowledge of the Transportation Management Systems so that you can design, test, and implement new configuration and parameters that drive efficiencies

Gather and maintain TJX transportation and logistics master data

Support outbound transportation projects and initiatives as assigned or directed

Create and follow standard operating process (SOP) guides for outbound activities

Performs other tasks and duties as required or directed

Provide direction for miscellaneous outbound shipments (e.g., misroutes)

Detention and bobtail validation and management

Daily report out with senior leadership team on trends, barriers, and action plans to ensure we are sustaining strong partnerships

Minimal Requirements

At least (1) year of related experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required

Analytical skills to identify trends, forecast, and proactively adjust strategies to support our upstream and downstream partners

Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of management

Solid organizational skills with the ability to multitask

Great attention to detail

Proficient in transportation, warehouse, and yard management systems such as Blue Yonder (JDA)

Ability to work following shift: Friday‑Sunday 5am‑5pm

Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs

Vital knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Must be comfortable with creating and maintaining spreadsheet formulas/data with Excel

Strong Customer Service and teamwork skills

Salary Range $16.80‑$22.65/hr

Benefits Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; bereavement leave; 401(k) Associate contributions; credit union; cell phone discounts. Also, those who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for: 401(k) match; medical; dental; vision; life insurance; disability coverage; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; scholarship program. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan, agreement or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

EEO Statement TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address 850 East Northfield Drive

Location USA HomeGoods Distribution Center, Brownsburg

Salary Range: $23.00 – $24.00 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Retail

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