Manager of Logistics 3PL

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises - our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?

Posting Notes: 400 Value Way Marlborough MA 01752

Manager of Logistics, 3PL Provider Management

The Opportunity: Contribute To the Growth of Your Career.

Be part of a team that leads strategic development of Third Party Logistics providers who operate more than 24 Service Centers (including associated transportation), 15 Transload/Consolidation locations, and 3 Ocean Carriers (PR/HI). Additionally this person is also responsible for the relationship management and procurement for Yard Services. Responsible for assessing and driving cost-effective and productive 3rd party carrier initiatives that impact the supply chain, ensuring seamless execution in supporting and enabling TJX business goals.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities to improve TJX Logistics Provider strategy, inclusive of Logistics Provider performance, market trends, and demand shifts in the marketplace
• Builds and maintains relationship with 3PL Providers and serves as point of contact
• Meets regularly with 3PL partners to discuss forecasts and capacity information to improve planning
• Responsible for Service Center, Transload, Consolidation, and Yard contractual agreements. Negotiates contract amendments to support new ventures and/or adjustments to existing services.
• Analyzes Logistics Providers performance; develops and monitors performance improvement plans. Enforces service requirements for compliance to contractual obligations
• Researches industry performance, standards, and benchmarks to analyze 3PL Provider performance
• Conducts formal 3PL business reviews, and makes relationship decisions as appropriate
• Engages with relevant stakeholders, as needed, for the engagement or release of 3PL Providers
• Serves as a point of escalation for operational chronic or repetitive issues with 3PL Providers
• Defines and executes negotiation strategy and contracts to create a sustainable partnership with 3PL Providers
• Defines schedule for, leads, and executes sourcing events on a defined cadence
• Procures capacity for special projects, approves spot rates
• Develops and negotiates contract language and terms with service providers in partnership with VP of Carrier Strategy and TJX Legal
  
  

Who We Are Looking For: You.

• Bachelor’s Degree in the following areas; Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance, Legal or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in a logistics leadership/management operational role with another 5+ years of other relevant management experience
• Exceptional negotiating skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical mindset
• Strong informal influencing
• Transportation industry and regulation understanding
• Transportation contract knowledge and legal acumen
• Demonstrated leadership capability
  
  

This position has a starting salary range of $111,300 to $144,800 per year.

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.

Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: 400 Value Way Marlborough MA 01752