Manager of Ports Terminals and Dray Operations

TJX Companies

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 Description:

Manager of Ports Terminals and Dray Operations

Summary:

As a Manager of Ports Terminals and Dray Operations on the International Operations team you are a crucial part of our supply chain network, supporting the flow of goods from our ports of entry to our consolidation sites and our US DCs. You’ll build the tools and provide the critical analysis to ensure we get the right product, to the right place, at the right time.

You will be assigned a mix of core responsibilities as well as special projects which will optimize logistics operational performance, drive cost savings and build the necessary tools and capabilities to support our continued growth:

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Port Authority and Terminal relationship management.

Facilitate weekly Port Authority and Terminal calls.

Responsible for dray provider relationship management and performance.

Manage exceptions and be the escalation point for all dray, ports, and terminal issues.

Continuously monitor freight volume and flow to ensure product arrives on time.

Implement new supply chain processes and improve current processes to positively impact freight flow.

Influence business partners and be the face of TJX.

Be a part of strategic special projects.

Minimal Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain preferred with 5-7 years’ of applicable experience MBA preferred.

Previous experience work with US port authorities and terminals.

Previous experience managing dray providers.

Strong 3rd party management skills.

Strong analytical and excel skills. Able to use pivot tables and vlookups

Strong Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills; no day is the same in off-price retail, the ability to assess situations quickly and provide alternate solutions is key to success

Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment; product moves quickly through our supply chain network, it is important to react quickly to incoming requests.

A self-director who can manage their own timelines and set priorities

Ability to influence others without authority and an agile learner.

Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships; you are the face of TJX to many of our external strategic partners.

Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands, the ability to change direction quickly is critical.

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. 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:

300 Value Way

Location:

USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way

This position has a starting salary range of $117,000.00 to $152,100.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.