Logistics Coordinator

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Memphis, TNSince it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain OverviewBy managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in MississippiSutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furnitureTransportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
This position is responsible for supporting our distribution centers through transportation planning for our furniture and inbound networks. This position requires excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills as well as a proactive attitude.
The Logistics Coordinator position is located in Memphis, TN.
You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....Ability to follow a load plan and assign carriers per a routing guideTime management across emails, load planning, metrics updating and communication with carriers, DCs and hubsTrack loads from pickup to deliveryMaintain trailer pools for carriers and DCsTroubleshoot and diagnose in transit issues for all loads from DCAnswer emails in a timely manner and be able to organize solutions based on urgency of emailsActive participation in conference calls with WSI corporate partners, freight carriers, warehouses, final mile hubs & storesAbility to run and update reports as needed within various applicationsExtract data to create reports and distribute to both internal and external business partnersAbility to operate and change between multiple DCs as need and work from multiple interfaces
Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….High School Diploma or EquivalentAt least 6 months - 1 year of experience in logistics or supply chain industryAt least 1 year of proficient experience in MS Excel and OutlookExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone etiquettePossess the ability to work well with others and support team goalsMaintain flexibility and accept other duties as assigned while conducting business in a professional manner at all timesAbility to work extended hours when necessary
We prefer some of these qualities as well….Associates degree in related fieldBasic knowledge of TMS and YardviewProficiency in Microsoft Office
Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and climb stairs/ladder;Able to sit for long period of timeAble to use computer for an extended period of timeRepetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard
Our company benefits are second to none in the industry…. xzbcwsv Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet InsuranceFor more information on our benefits offerings, please visit To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required)
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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