Ocean State Job Lot - North Kingstown, RI
posted 3 months ago
The Transportation Operations Clerk role within the Distribution Center ("DC") of Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of transportation and logistics documents, support of dispatch and drivers, shipping and planning operations, carrier appointment scheduling, inbound planning, as well as inbound freight scheduling. This role works closely with transportation operations, vendors, DC operations, retail stores, and buyers. In this position, you will regularly and effectively communicate with buyers, replenishment, DC operations, vendors, carriers, and transportation leadership. You will utilize extensive telephone contact with vendors, off-site carriers, and freight brokers to ensure accurate and timely processing of freight. Your responsibilities will include accurately coordinating inbound freight tendering, tracking/tracing, and management of vendor ready-to-ship work and appointments. You will also be tasked with scheduling and tracking/tracing inbound, delivery, and import container freight, as well as assisting in the maintenance of all transportation databases. Interaction and communication with merchandise vendors and outside logistics service providers will be a key part of your role, along with maintaining fleet trip and driver records, carrier scorecards, reporting data, and compiling key performance indicator information.