Outbound Transportation Planning Manager
TJX Companies At TJX Companies, 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 four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, 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
Job Description
Outbound Transportation Planning Manager The Outbound Transportation Planning Manager leads and oversees all aspects of outbound transportation planning to support retail store delivery operations. This role is accountable for setting strategy, driving network level performance, and ensuring execution of cost effective, reliable, and scalable transportation solutions.
The Outbound Transportation Planning partners closely with internal and external business partners to optimize delivery performance, strengthen reporting and analytics, and advance continuous improvement initiatives across the network. This position plays a critical role in supporting TJX growth objectives, controlling transportation cost, mitigating operational risk, and supporting the company’s unique treasure hunt customer experience.
What You’ll Do Own and manage Dynamic Routing and outbound transportation KPIs at a network and regional level, including capacity utilization, service, and cost performance; hold providers accountable to contractual and operational expectations Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for systemic performance gaps, service disruptions, or cost variances Develop and execute medium and long term outbound transportation strategies aligned with business growth, seasonal volume shifts, and network changes Build and maintain relationships with internal partners and external providers to influence outcomes and drive cross functional alignment Partner with Regional Transportation Managers and Carrier Management to ensure carrier strategy, performance management, and escalation models are effective and consistent Define, prioritize, and sponsor network wide continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable service, cost, and productivity gains Provide oversight for transportation related system enhancements, reporting advancements, and data integrity in partnership with Systems, IT, and Strategy & Analytics Lead and develop direct reports, intentionally building leadership capability and a strong pipeline while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning Provide strategic oversight of store delivery planning, ensuring efficient merchandise flow, capacity readiness, and service reliability Review, audit, and approve transportation and operational invoices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payment Establish, standardize, and govern outbound planning SOPs to ensure consistent execution Serve as an escalation point for complex operational issues impacting store service or transportation execution Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation preferred; equivalent experience considered Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), including executive level analysis and presentation Strong working knowledge of transportation management systems and network level logistics operations Proven ability to translate data into insights, influence decisions, and drive results Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to balance short term execution and long term planning Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to lead change, manage ambiguity, and operate effectively in a fast paced environment Strong cross functional leadership and collaboration skills Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving capabilities Effective prioritization, risk assessment, and time management skills 5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations 3+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers or senior individual contributors Demonstrated success using metrics, analytics, and process improvement methodologies to drive performance and cost outcomes Experience leading cross functional initiatives and influencing at multiple organizational levels Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses.
All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.
TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Address: 300 Value Way Location: USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way This position has a starting salary range of $95,800.00 to $122,100.00 per year.
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.