Target NRSC Shipping Process

Purpose

To outline the process for shipping orders in to Target NRSC (3300 Channahon Rd Joliet, IL 60436)

Scope

This process applies to all non retail materials delivering to and to be distributed by Target NRSC including receiving guidelines and setting delivery appointments. This does not cover processes for DC, DTS or IMS shipments. 

Receiving Requirements

• Refer to Target Indirect Supply Chain Shipping Guide for complete requirements 
• Pallets should be built by pre-kit part #
  • If mixed pallets are required, label all four sides “MIXED PALLET – BREAKDOWN”
• All shipment must be palletized; floor loaded shipments must be pre-approved by Target
• Pallets must be constructed with solid wood and have all stringer boards
  •  Custom pallets are allowed; must be reflected on Load Plan Smartsheet submission form
• Build pallets to a maximum of 6’ high
• If part exceeds pallet dimensions, overhang is not to exceed 1 inch per side
• No metal banding
• Apply team lift labels for cartons weighing 45 lbs or more
• Attach ISM job label so that labels are visible to handlers
• BOL and packlist must include PO and pre-kit part # / carton count

Load Plan & Dimensions – ARN

• Form submission is due at a minimum 24 days before ISD (about 2 weeks prior to planned delivery)
• Complete Load Plan Smartsheet submission form
  • Item Number, Length, Width and Height are mandatory
  • Ensure you are entering carton dimensions, not pallet dimensions
  • Complete a separate form for each day shipments will arrive
  • Include Supplier Shippable Dimensions template as attachment
• Any changes should be re-submitted to the Smartsheet form

Delivery Appointment

• Normal receiving hours :
  • Tuesday – Friday 6 AM – 3:30 PM 
  • Saturday – Monday 6 AM – 5:30 PM CST  
• Drop trailers preferred
• Delivery cutoff is noon the day after NRSC Receive Date (on PSF form) 
• Delivery can be made 28 days before In Store Date (on PSF form)
• Delivery appointments made thru Ryder Online carrier dashboard by carrier
  • Required info : vendor name, PO, pre-kit part # / carton count and skid quantity
    • PO is Project ID (on PSF form)
  • Carriers receive Ryder Appt Confirmation # once appointment is set (TXXXXXXXXXXXX)
  • Changes to delivery appointment requests should be made thru Ryder Online carrier dashboard
• Small parcel deliveries do not need an appointment
  • Provide tracking info to Target contact (Mitch)
• Contact Target Scheduling for questions on delivery appointment status

Shipping

• Allow 4-day minimum if shipping with FedEx LTL (not recommended)
• Provide carrier with required info for delivery appointment as well as job # for billing
• Inform Target of small parcel shipments

Post-Mortem

• Take photo of each pre-kit part # with NRSC shipping labels applied and submit to project manager
• Provide BOL to project manager if applicable
• Ensure inventory is accurate on WMS after shipping