Transportation Coordinator – Freight Audit in Irving at Michaels

Job Description

Support Center - Irving

The transportation coordinator is the central point of contact for DCs, Stores , Carriers and Vendors regarding first level transportation issues. This position will support the transportation team to ensure smooth flow of shipments across the DCs for Michaels companies.

Major Activities

Shipment Coordination

• Daily release of vendor shipments.
• Management of supplicate IBI shipments.
• Creation of special shipments from Support Center.
• Manage tender rejection on all outbound store deliveries and inbound vendor loads, and address issues as needed.
• Create 3PBH’s for dedicated route backhauls.
• Monitor and fix unplanned shipment reports.
• Provide outbound load trailer numbers for hybrid and store delivery loads to carriers.
• Creation of manual CSO shipments requested.
• Create add on shipments from cleanup for seasonal events.

DC Coordination

• Communication of static wave changes to DCs and updating shared file (delivery stop timing for stores) – monthly.

Store Coordination

• Creation and communication of new store deliveries.
• Communication of late store deliveries or delays.
• Daily release of store orders.
• Fix loads daily on invalid rating report prior to running optimization for stores.

Carrier/Vendor Relations Coordination

• Communication of service numbers to carriers.
• Research missed pick up report to identify issues.
• Other duties as assigned
   

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• Computer skills to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Access database  

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• 2-3 years experience in similar role

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

• Familiar with logistics and production planning concepts  

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

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For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at

(1800-MICHAEL).

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