3rd shift - Transportation Operations Clerk

$35,360 - $37,440/Yr

Ocean State Job Lot - North Kingstown, RI

Full-time - Entry Level

North Kingstown, RI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Regularly and effectively communicate with buyers, replenishment, DC operations, vendors, carriers, and transportation leadership.
• Utilize extensive telephone contact with vendors, off-site carriers, and freight brokers to ensure accurate and timely processing of freight.
• Accurately and timely coordinate inbound freight tendering, tracking/tracing, and management of vendor ready-to-ship work and appointments.
• Schedule and track/trace inbound, delivery, and import container freight.
• Assist in the maintenance of all transportation databases.
• Interact and communicate with merchandise vendors and outside logistics service providers.
• Maintain fleet trip and driver records, carrier scorecards, reporting data, and compile key performance indicator information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 1 or more years of experience in transportation, logistics, routing, or scheduling is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Nice-to-haves

• Effective Communicator: Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: Capable of embracing the ideas of others for the sake of the Company.
• Time Management: Able to handle multiple projects and organize them around deadlines.
• Self-motivated: Can work with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks strategically.
• Passionate: Passionate about online collaboration and ensuring client success.
• Organized: Leads by example in serving all stakeholders.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work.
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.