Traffic Clerk

Who We Are

WHY Brands Inc. a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods focuses on creating incubating and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990 Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind innovative gear and products for children mothers and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio a premium brand of curated collections of home goods launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking "How did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! 

We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility.  We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program work to create a sustainable future and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.  

There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth. 

What You’ll Do

The Traffic Clerk is responsible for providing accurate documentation for inbound and outbound shipments analyzing transportation carriers and proposing cost-saving improvements. The transportation clerk will interact daily with warehouse personnel to coordinate the shipping appointment schedules receiving inbound container activity and verify orders for accuracy and compliance within the customers routing guide and Munchkin SOP requirements.

How you will contribute:

• Determine appropriate method of shipping
• Create shipping documentation including bills of lading shipping labels packing lists waybills and various other transportation documentation used for outbound shipments
• Creates inbound receipt paperwork for the unloading of sea containers-imported goods
• Research and analyze LTL /TL carriers best freight rates
• Utilize customer on-line web portals for prepaid and collect shipments
• Schedule load pickups with various carriers and follow through to accurate loading and timely pickups
• Accurately key input load information and transactions all of which are considered legal documents
• Check in drivers arriving for scheduled pickups or deliveries
• Assign drivers to doors to be loaded and unloaded
• Utilize system to Ship and confirm all outbound orders
• Utilize system to reconcile open PO’s for inbound import sea containers
• File scan and save all original shipping documents
• Records CHEP pallets on the CHEP website
• Analyze shipping activities and propose cost savings improvements
• Participate collaborate and support Transportation Supervisor with special operations projects
• Other duties may be assigned

You will have:

• Minimum 3 years clerical logistics shipping or receiving experience in a retail distribution warehouse and CPG experience preferred or a degree in supply chain management
• Minimum 2 years of experience with an automated warehouse management system and Oracle experience preferred
• Knowledge of transportation principles and regulations preferred
• Experience with vendor TMS/appointment scheduling is preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Detail oriented
• Great communication and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills

We Got You Covered!   

As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company we are committed to offering the best to our employees.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical vision dental and life coverages wellness benefits generous employer-matched 401(k) plans bonuses opportunities to earn equity and much more.  We focus on supporting employee development and growth.  

We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. 

Salary range: $20 - $21 per hour (DOE)

Note: This is a temporary assignment with the possibility of full-time employment.

To learn more visit us at www.munchkin.com.

Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique.  We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications merit and business needs. We recruit employ train and promote regardless of race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age veteran status genetic characteristic or any other protected status.

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What We Do

WHY Brands Inc. a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods focuses on creating incubating and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990 Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children mothers and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio a premium brand of curated collections of home goods launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program work to create a sustainable future and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation. Not only were we honored by LA Business Journal as The Most Sustainable Company of 2022 we were also humbled to be honored on the 2023 Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list. We put our heart into everything we do from innovating new products to our packaging & brand design. We are honored to have our work recognized with over 250 international product and brand design awards.

Why Work With Us

We pour our hearts into simplifying life with big ideas for little (and big) hands. Munchkin believes we must consciously contribute to causes that protect our future. Becoming the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world is indeed a lofty company mission and we take it seriously. Read our 2024 Sustainability Report for more!

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