Associate, Traffic

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

Associate, Traffic At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL. About the role: Transportation management has never been so important. A reliable transportation model is essential to support the fast-paced and ever-changing retail environment. Chanel business continuity requires clear visibility of inbound/outbound products, reliable deliveries and strong carrier governance. The transportation strategy and shipment planning processes must remain customer centric to support the continued growth and success of CHANEL. The Outbound Transportation Associate is responsible for the efficient coordination of shipping activities including maintenance of files and documents, compliance with customer routing guidelines and communication with internal/external key stakeholders. The transport associate will be the main point of contact and SME of outbound shipments from the CHANEL F&B distribution center to retail partners, the CHANEL 3PL ecommerce fulfillment facility, CHANEL SAB network (Stand Alone Boutiques) and all other CHANEL field and corporate locations. II. EXISTING AND FUTURE STAKES: Areas of transformation for the future New obligations accompany the clarity of F&B 'must haves' - Harmonize Network. Omni Channel - Our owned distribution (Fashion Boutiques, SAB, Chanel.com, Consignment/lease business models) must have the same strategic focus and support as MBR historically. Complexity - The challenge is numerous variables and connected parts; the response is building the capability to address complexity and connect the dots. Simplification of our organization and processes is key. Ambiguity - The challenge is 'unknown unknowns', with no precedent; the response is experimenting with hypothesis and tests, and applying lessons learned broadly (across all channels). What impact you can create at CHANEL: Run daily reports in CHANEL SCI system to summarize freight availability for carrier routing/pickup Schedule pickup entry requests for the carrier routing of F&B retail outbound orders. (Must utilize multiple retailer's Transportation Management Systems for routing request submissions) Interact with retail accounts and their associated carriers to coordinate the timely and accurate distribution of goods Organize daily parcel and weekly messenger pickups for CHANEL's SAB retail network, CHANEL corporate and other critical business areas Issue bills of lading and pertinent shipping documents required for outbound shipping and DOT Create work boards and load sheets for material handlers Check in drivers upon arrival at CHANEL distribution center and ensure accurate shipment loading and security sign off Ensure all outbound shipments are closed in CHANEL WMS (parcel and non-parcel) to support precise invoicing and ASN distribution Issue daily activity shipment report to CHANEL Distribution and Account Management teams Proactively problem solve, communicate and collaborate with appropriate internal/external teams when order, product or customer service issues arise Join internal team calls with Account Management and Distribution to review monthly business goals, current workload and order release schedules Follow up on order and shipping errors to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction Read and interpret customer routing guidelines to ensure compliance with vendor and customer requirements Routinely review CHANEL SOP's to ensure Transportation Operations processes are aligned with customer requirements You are energized by: Must understand the needs of the business and develop a solid understanding of what is working and where there are opportunities for improvement to jointly prioritize, develop and deploy appropriate collaboration strategies Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet department and company targets Understands industry standards as well as business needs Familiarity and with Logistics-related vendor portals, terminology Ability to work cross functionally to build actionable strategies Position logistics: Work-Place Essential: This role requires 5 days in person office at the Piscataway, NJ Office Bachelor's degree in related field - preferably international Business or Supply Chain Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience managing domestic logistics (Fashion and fragrance & beauty industry a plus) Experience in SOP creation and outlining operational process flows Solid working knowledge of domestic transportation modes, shipping documentation and HAZMAT requirements Ability to understand technology as it relates to business operations Demonstrated ability to effectively manage working relationships with both technical and business professionals High proficiency with computer systems and software applications Superior communication skills (both written and oral) Solid analytical and problem-solving skills *Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate. Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position $51,100 through $71,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks. Benefits and Perks: Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure and a Wellbeing fund)Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days401K and other incentivesRobust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance ProgramLife insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking Additional Information: Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in: Diversity and Inclusion: At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support. Chanel Community: CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations. Sustainability: CHANEL Mission 1.5-- is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives. Arts and Culture : We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. Fondation Chanel : Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL's mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world, impacting over a million women and girls in its first 10 years. For more information, please navigate to the Fondation Chanel website here . Career and Leadership Development: We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills. *Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.

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