Transportation Coordinator

Overview About Williams-Sonoma DC - Memphis, TN. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you. Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview: By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Responsibilities This position is responsible for supporting our distribution centers through transportation planning for our furniture and inbound networks. This position requires excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills as well as a proactive attitude. Logistics Coordinator position is located in Memphis, TN. Follow a load plan and assign carriers per a routing guide. Manage time across emails, load planning, metrics updating and communication with carriers, DCs and hubs. Track loads from pickup to delivery. Maintain trailer pools for carriers and DCs. Troubleshoot and diagnose in-transit issues for all loads from DC. Answer emails in a timely manner and organize solutions based on urgency of emails. Actively participate in conference calls with WSI corporate partners, freight carriers, warehouses, final mile hubs and stores. Run and update reports as needed within various applications. Extract data to create reports and distribute to both internal and external business partners. Operate and change between multiple DCs as needed and work from multiple interfaces. Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent. At least 1 year of experience in logistics or supply chain industry. At least 1 year of proficient experience in MS Excel and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone etiquette. Ability to work well with others and support team goals. Maintain flexibility and accept other duties as assigned while conducting business in a professional manner at all times. Ability to work extended hours when necessary. Preferred Qualities Associates degree in related field. Basic knowledge of TMS and Yardview. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Physical Requirements Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and climb stairs/ladder. Able to sit for long period of time. Able to use computer for an extended period of time. Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard. Benefits Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products. 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities. Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations). Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance. For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com. Equal Opportunity EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr