Traffic Coordinator

Helen of Troy L P (Texas L P); Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen of Troy is seeking a Traffic Coordinator to lead outbound freight operations and rate comparisons, ensuring cost efficiency and on-time delivery across our trusted brands. You will review customer profiles, develop procedures, and coordinate with Operations/Customer Service to optimize freight activities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of TMS and Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 1–2 years experience required.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and inventory control.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of current rate base and FSC and utilize current rates to determine carrier service and cost.

Responsibilities

• Review customer profiles and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Compare rates and select delivery methods to minimize cost.
• Develop and maintain transportation procedures to maximize delivery efficiency.
• Monitor shipments from origin to destination and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Manage the EDI Operations report and ensure customers are reviewed prior to shipping.
• Plan shipments daily and consolidate freights to maximize savings.

Skills

Warehouse knowledge

Analytical skills

Rate negotiation

Microsoft Office

TMS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TMS (Transportation Management System)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join our Logistics & Distribution Team at Helen of Troy as our Traffic Coordinator and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands, including our 8 leadership brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools, Drybar. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people’s lives everywhere every day! Look around your home, and you’ll find us everywhere: In your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

What You’ll Be Doing:

You will manage all outbound freights and compare rates to minimize freight cost. You will monitor shipments from origin to destination to ensure on-time delivery. In this role you will review customer profiles and guidelines.

Traffic Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews and becomes familiar with all customer profiles to ensure they are up-to-date and in compliance with all requirements
• Compares rates and selects delivery/transportation methods to minimize cost and maximize customer satisfaction
• Develops and maintains transportation procedures to maximize delivery efficiency
• Monitors shipments from origin to destination and ensures on-time delivery
• Monitors non-compliance fees to ensure products are shipped according to the customer’s guidelines
• Manages the EDI Operations report and ensures that all customers are thoroughly reviewed prior to shipping
• Ensures that all shipments meet the customers’ requirements and are within the guidelines
• Plans shipments on a daily basis
• Allocates all orders through the Transportation Management system prior to shipping
• Ensures the correct transportation methods are used and consolidates freights across the board
• Works closely with Operations/Customer Service to balance the workload
• Responsible for the daily analysis and scheduling of all pending outbound orders and trip building/consolidation of orders to ensure we are maximizing the savings on freight
• Reviews across all organizations on opportunities to consolidate orders that drop as small package and less than truckload shipments into truckload size shipments, to reduce freight costs
• Reviews and troubleshoots any exception orders
• Coordinates and processes all orders that drop to the warehouse on a daily basis before handing off to the planning team
• Reviews current orders to see if consolidation is available across organizations
• Works closely with the operations team and planning for effective ways to process and load orders
• Communicates with supervisors and other key personnel between shifts, as well as, within shifts
• Supports other shifts, departmental managers and supervisors, as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or 1-2 years of experience required
• General knowledge of warehouse management systems and inventory control practice
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Knowledge of current rate base and FSC and utilize current rates to determine the best carrier service wise along with cost for that particular lane

Requirements for Consideration:

• Ability to negotiate rates on daily shipments, as needed
• Ability to derive and utilize mathematical models
• Ability to recognize and differentiate on what services to use in shipping outbound shipments
• Ability to mathematically calculate cubic feet in order to meet daily, weekly, and monthly distribution plan goals
• Extensive knowledge of cubic feet to optimize the use of trailers
• Knowledge of weight breaks and different modes of transportation
• Extensive knowledge of TMS applications
• Extensive customer service skills, internally and externally
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Ability to use good judgment whenever necessary to ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of operations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. stooping, bending, and walking
• Ability to follow the safety rules and regulations as warranted by OSHA
• Ability to withstand warehouse settings (varying temperatures)
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands. Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skillset, and experience will make us stronger. If you’re eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you. #LI-DNP

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories. We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time.

Why Join Helen of Troy? We are proudly powered by our exceptional people, who feel and act like passionate owners. Every day, their experience and skills build superb businesses and create best-in-class capabilities in every corner of our company. We cultivate careers and celebrate our shared success as we create long-term sustainable value together. With over 50 years of experience, we are just getting started. We elevate lives. We soar together. We are Helen of Troy. #WeAreHelenofTroy #Elevating Lives #SoaringTogether