What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd shift - Transportation Operations Clerk position at Ocean State Job Lot?

POSITION SUMMARY :

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 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).

ATTRIBUTES :

Effective Communicator : You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.

Team Oriented : You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.

Time Management : You are able to handle multiple projects at once, and can organize multiple projects around given deadlines.

Self-motivated : You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.

Passionate : You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

Organized : You lead by example in serving all of our stakeholders : customers, owners, communities, and fellow associates.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this job, the role is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions as well as a warehouse environment. The warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, fumes or airborne particles, electrical components and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

INDIST

The salary range for this position is between $17.00 to $18.00 / hour.

Salary varies depending on experience.

Salary : $17 - $18

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