Ocean Transportation Specialist - 12 Month contract

TJX Canada

At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, HomeSense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.

Job Description:

We’re looking for an Ocean Transportation Specialist to join our dynamic team! In this role, you'll be responsible for the review, analysis, and continuous improvement of international processes and service provider performance, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective flow of offshore merchandise. You'll focus on an assigned area within the supply chain, from ocean carriers to domestic Port of Entries, making a significant impact on our global operations. If you're passionate about optimizing logistics and driving excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Work With Us?

1. We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture.
2. Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
3. Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
4. Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources.

What You’ll Do:

1. Actions daily exception reports for all inbound shipments, ensuring flow of shipments, calling out disruptions and supporting invoice audits and payments.
2. Review shipping performance trends; analyzing shipping data, interpreting and identifying trends (opportunities, risks), creating and delivering reports (key performance indicators, operational activity reports, etc.) including making recommendations for Management review and consideration.
3. Monitor Freight Forwarder performance according to contractual key performance indicators and provide suggestions on improving flow efficiencies and effectiveness; ensures Freight Forwarder issues are addressed and escalated as needed to Management.
4. Responsible for collaborating and communicating with internal and external partners (Home Office, Distribution Services, Loss Prevention, Regional Leadership, Vendors and Carriers) to ensure smooth execution of shipment programs.
5. Support for department projects and initiatives as needed.

About You:

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience in Logistics, Distribution Service & Supply Chain experience and general transportation knowledge an asset.
2. Interpersonal skills including conflict management; information gathering skills; team building skills to build collaborative working relationships.
3. Customer service skills including efficiently and effectively responding to inquiries or resolving any conflicts or problems that might arise.
4. Good knowledge of overall merchandise flow from Vendor to Distribution Centre.
5. Self-starter with strong communication skills including verbal communication (solving problems, dealing with complaints, resolving errors, etc.), written (project proposals) and ability to interpretation of written documents (detailed invoices, memos, etc.).
6. Ability to work in a detail-oriented, multi-project environment while meeting tight and fixed deadlines.

If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a place where every day is a chance to make a difference.

Additional Information: Candidates aged 18 and over will be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of the hiring process.

Address: 60 Standish Court

Location: CAN Home Office Mississauga ON

Salary Range: $60,082.50-$84,115.50 /year *This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.