Logistics Coordinator

Overstock; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k 6% match

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development program

Mentorship program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to oversee scheduling, freight management, and carrier coordination for outbound store deliveries across the United States. You will manage shipments, optimize routes, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding confidentiality and high service levels.

The role emphasizes data analysis to identify cost savings, cross-functional collaboration, and timely invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees scheduling and secures lowest cost freight for outbound store deliveries that affect multiple stores across the United States
• Manages outbound shipments to our stores and tendering of shipments to carriers
• Resolves carrier capacity constraints to the network
• Tracks and traces shipments by gathering information via email, phone calls and/or carrier websites to ensure timely pickup and delivery of shipments
• Provides updates to receivers and stores/customers on the status of loads
• Verifies loads have picked up and delivered on time and in good condition
• Oversees the planning, optimization and daily routing of outbound orders for Custom Order Fulfillment, Business to Business, white glove closet shipments , store deliveries, transfer moves and closet suppliers
• Approves, creates, and manages all vendor portals within the TMS
• Ensures resolution of all questions and inquiries
• Updates origin and destination profiles within the TMS
• Completes cross training for all functions of the Transportation Department and provide coverage as required by business needs
• Collects, analyzes and presents data for trends and works with the management team to develop, implement and execute corrective action plans with providers
• Analyzes data to find trends and opportunities to decrease spend and eliminate waste
• Provides outstanding internal and external customer service through communication
• Audits and approve all invoices for the Transportation Department
• Coordinates with Accounts Payables to ensure timely and accurate completion of weekly customer invoices
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

Job description

We Go Beyond:

At Bed Bath & Beyond , we believe that everyone should "Be You!". Bed Bath & Beyond is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a person's individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.

• Oversees scheduling and secures lowest cost freight for outbound store deliveries that affect multiple stores across the United States
• Manages outbound shipments to our stores and tendering of shipments to carriers
• Resolves carrier capacity constraints to the network
• Tracks and traces shipments by gathering information via email, phone calls and/or carrier websites to ensure timely pickup and delivery of shipments
• Provides updates to receivers and stores/customers on the status of loads
• Verifies loads have picked up and delivered on time and in good condition
• Oversees the planning, optimization and daily routing of outbound orders for Custom Order Fulfillment, Business to Business, white glove closet shipments , store deliveries, transfer moves and closet suppliers
• Approves, creates, and manages all vendor portals within the TMS
• Ensures resolution of all questions and inquiries
• Updates origin and destination profiles within the TMS
• Completes cross training for all functions of the Transportation Department and provide coverage as required by business needs
• Collects, analyzes and presents data for trends and works with the management team to develop, implement and execute corrective action plans with providers
• Analyzes data to find trends and opportunities to decrease spend and eliminate waste
• Provides outstanding internal and external customer service through communication
• Audits and approve all invoices for the Transportation Department
• Coordinates with Accounts Payables to ensure timely and accurate completion of weekly customer invoices
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

Who We Are:

We're a passionate group of collaborative problem solvers and creative innovators, working on cutting-edge technology. From building award-winning retail applications (with amazing AR functionality) to creating leading blockchain and machine learning technologies, each of us embodies a unique value and contributes a diverse perspective to the team.

What We Offer:

• 401k (6% match)
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship Program
• Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women In Network, Women In Tech)
• And More...
• Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

Physical Requirements:

This position requires you to sit, stand and perform general office functions. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.