Logistics Coordinator

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount on WS, Inc.

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma DC - Memphis, TN is hiring a Logistics Coordinator to support distribution centers with transportation planning for furniture inbound networks. The role requires multitasking and proactive problem solving, with duties spanning load planning, reporting, and carrier coordination.

Strong Excel and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced supply chain environment. The position emphasizes cross-functional interaction with DCs, hubs, and corporate partners, with opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in logistics or supply chain.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow a load plan and assign carriers per routing guide.
• Time management across emails, load planning, metrics updating and carrier/DC/hub communication.
• Track loads from pickup to delivery.
• Maintain trailer pools for carriers and DCs.
• Troubleshoot in-transit issues for loads from DC.
• Answer emails promptly and organize solutions by urgency.

Skills

Load planning

Carrier coordination

Data reporting

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

TMS

Yardview

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Memphis, TN

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Memphis, TN

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.
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.
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.

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

You’ll Be Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will....

• Ability to follow a load plan and assign carriers per a routing guide
• Time management 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 be able to organize solutions based on urgency of emails
• Active participation in conference calls with WSI corporate partners, freight carriers, warehouses, final mile hubs & stores
• Ability to run and update reports as needed within various applications
• Extract data to create reports and distribute to both internal and external business partners
• Ability to operate and change between multiple DCs as need and work from multiple interfaces

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• 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
• Possess the 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

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Associates degree in related field
• Basic knowledge of TMS and Yardview
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• 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

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• 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
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

EOE