Associate Manager, Inbound Logistics

6 days ago


Secaucus, United States The Children's Place Full time

Position Summary:


The Inbound Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing the company’s international transportation needs including and not limited to ocean, air, LCL and trucking to USA and other countries where TCP is importer of record. This role will also have additional responsibility for shipment/PO planning, data analysis, procurement and freight negotiations, legal transportation issues, resolving store/carrier issues with Loss Prevention.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Manage the international US and Canadian transportation network and ensure alignment with strategic corporate initiatives
  • Manage ocean, air, LTL and parcel carrier rate negotiations
  • Freight Forwarder Relationships: Manage relationships with FF, continually improving service levels, reducing costs, and optimizing delivery times.
  • Control a PO Management/Shipment Planning Team to ensure on-time ex-factory dates are hit and container utilization is maximized while ensuring on-time delivery to stores
  • Continuously work to improve 98% on time carrier performance to our stores
  • Participate in special tasks
  • PnL responsibility to reduce freight rates and maintain or improve performance
  • Maintain visibility into business partners’ needs allowing early insight into new requirements
  • Manage and resolve monthly freight expense variances and maintain monthly budget
  • Understand business trends, stay informed of market conditions, including the cost of fuel and technology evolution
  • Develop “Best Practices” and incorporate into The Children’s Place standards
  • Develop and maintain project and timeline management
  • KPI Development & Tracking: Create and manage KPIs to monitor key metrics, including ex-factory dates, container on-time delivery, freight costs, FF compliance, and container utilization.
  • Operational Efficiency: Improve booking, tracking, and reporting processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce cost.
  • Systems Integration Management – manage data integrations to ensure accuracy.
  • Monitor global and domestic port situations to provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Accredited Certification in all phases of transportation/logistics
  • 5+ years of experience in transportation/logistics with a strong presence in the retail/factory store environment
  • Preference will be given to candidates with Carrier and/or Freight Forwarder experience
  • Experience with InforNexus platform ideal.


Skills and Behaviors:

  • Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills
  • Knowledge of ocean network, including carrier wide service strings, transshipment ports, D&D.
  • Highly skilled in the interpretation of transportation contracts, carrier tariffs, rules, and regulations
  • Must have in depth analytical skills and be able to provide solid cost saving strategies
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all departments as well as senior upper management
  • Strong planning skills with the ability to prioritize workload
  • Ready to take on weekends and after-hours work as necessary



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