Job Description

Transportation Senior Specialist

This position will be based at the Lenexa, KS Distribution Center and will report to the Lenexa Transportation Manager. This position is a key member of the Domestic Transportation field team and partners closely with the local dedicated transportation provider, JCPenney Store Support Center operations, and JCPenney .com operations to deliver world-class service.

This leader will support the Transportation Manager in driving the local execution of transportation strategies, policies, and programs. The position will have responsibility for the daily performance of five hourly associates who support numerous Transportation functions. Also included is the support of the Store Support Center operations team to ensure company initiatives and supply chain metrics are met. The position will also ensure a seamless integration between .com Shipping and UPS, facilitating communication and monitoring trailer pools so that customer orders ship on time.

The ideal candidate will be self-driven and a highly motivated and inquisitive leader who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail environment managing third party carrier relationships and developing partnerships inside and outside of the organization. This leader will have the ability to influence others with superior communication skills.

Job responsibilities to include:

1. Leads team of Transportation associates at the Lenexa DC, enforcing company policy, recognizing performance and achievement, and managing assignments to ensure all necessary tasks are completed in a timely manner.
2. Leads associate engagement initiatives to develop and broaden the scope of knowledge of the local Field Transportation team
3. Proactively forecast, track and communicate surges in merchandise flows for the local dedicated carrier and Store Support Center allowing them the proper lead-time to develop capacity plans, particularly in peak season.
4. Along with the Transportation Manager, analyzes carrier operations and cost data to benchmark service standards & determine service performance to ensure contracted service level agreements and budgeted local operating costs are being met.
5. Supports the Transportation Manager in the development of carrier strategies and leading the local execution of transportation initiatives that will improve lead-time, cost, on-time service, and fleet trailer utilization.
6. Builds and maintains proactive communication with local carrier leadership to support mutually beneficial business relationships thus improving capabilities that support JCP business requirements and objectives.
7. Works closely with Store Support Center Operations and Store Operations to deliver best in class service for JCP stores; primary contact for JCP stores within the service area of the Store Support Center.
8. Supports the DLC operation by ensuring the DLC staff has visibility into inbound volume, being available to answer transportation-related questions, and ensuring outbound carriers have the information required to fully service customer orders.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a business discipline from an accredited college preferred

Minimum 2-3 years of management experience in transportation or supply chain operations, preferably in the retail industry

Some travel required #Storeswrap

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