Inbound transportation coordinator

The Inbound Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and documentation of all international and domestic and Inbound shipments.

• Collaborate with all necessary internal teams, and external partners, to ensure deliveries are in alignment with the new store and concessions opening schedule within North America.
• Track deliveries of freight and small parcel for concessions start-ups
• Approve vendor bookings and compile data for imported shipments
• Support with data pulling\creation for divisions within the business
• Liaise with carriers, schedule pickups, monitor shipments to completion
• Determine carrier/method of shipment based upon freight characteristics, cost, transit time and project requirements and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Solicit potential carriers outside our network, when necessary, for special services
• Prepare export documentation, coordinate the transportation for, and track, all weekly export small parcel and LTL shipments
• Maintain export logs regarding shipment details
• Coordinate any domestic FTL moves necessary between vendors and carrier(s)
• Resolve any custom/cross-border issues should they arise
• Maintain Hazardous Material Certification, and stay current on any regulatory changes, to ensure Claire’s shipping practices are always in compliance with U.S. regulations.
• Track, monitor and communicate any returns, and their projected arrival, to the DC .
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned
• Initiate adhoc RFQs for special shipment moves
• Maintain a strong and positive relationship with transportation providers.
• Maintain distribution status of stores in AS400
• Question any repetitive challenges that may arise and make suggestions for resolution and improvements
• Act as a gatekeeper regarding cost of shipment services utilized, by all departments, to control cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with International Import transportation
• Working knowledge of Import regulations, carrier operations, and modes of transportation
• Minimum of 3 years transportation experience (small parcel, freight, international and domestic)
• Ability to gain cooperation from others and work autonomously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Claire’s is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave.

Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave in required states.

*Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. To request accommodation, please email [email protected] . Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered.