Traffic Clerk

Traffic Clerk

WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods, focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon, and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "How did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!

We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.

There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.

The Traffic Clerk is responsible for providing accurate documentation for inbound and outbound shipments, analyzing transportation carriers, and proposing cost-saving improvements. The transportation clerk will interact daily with warehouse personnel to coordinate the shipping appointment schedules, receiving inbound container activity and verify orders for accuracy and compliance within the customers routing guide and Munchkin SOP requirements.

Determine appropriate method of shipping

Create shipping documentation including bills of lading, shipping labels, packing lists, waybills and various other transportation documentation used for outbound shipments

Creates inbound receipt paperwork for the unloading of sea containers-imported goods

Research and analyze LTL /TL carriers best freight rates

Utilize customer on-line web portals for prepaid and collect shipments

Schedule load pickups with various carriers, and follow through to accurate loading and timely pickups

Accurately key, input load information and transactions all of which are considered legal documents

Check in drivers arriving for scheduled pickups or deliveries

Assign drivers to doors to be loaded and unloaded

Utilize system to Ship and confirm all outbound orders

Utilize system to reconcile open PO's for inbound import sea containers

File, scan and save all original shipping documents

Records CHEP pallets on the CHEP website

Analyze shipping activities and propose cost savings improvements

Participate, collaborate and support Transportation Supervisor with special operations projects

Other duties may be assigned

Minimum 3 years clerical logistics, shipping, or receiving experience in a retail distribution warehouse and CPG experience preferred, or a degree in supply chain management

Minimum 2 years of experience with an automated warehouse management system and Oracle experience preferred

Knowledge of transportation principles and regulations preferred

Experience with vendor TMS/appointment scheduling is preferred

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Detail oriented

Great communication and follow-up skills

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills

As a Great Place to Work Certified company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and life coverages, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plans, bonuses, opportunities to earn equity, and much more. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.

We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.

Salary range: $20 - $21 per hour (DOE)

Note: This is a temporary assignment with the possibility of full-time employment.

Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.