J. Crew Vendor Routing GuideGlobal Logistics Department
Last updated 7/31/2017
This document contains the policies, requirements and procedures for movement of product from vendors to J.Crew.
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Table of ContentsJ. Crew Vendor Routing Guide..............................................................................................................1
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................2
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................3
2. Global Logistics Department & Contact Information.........................................................................3
3. General Shipping Guidelines.............................................................................................................4
3.1 Shipment Consolidation..............................................................................................................4
3.2 Shipping Policies and Requirements............................................................................................4
3.3 Bill of Lading...............................................................................................................................4
4. How to use this Routing Guide?........................................................................................................5
5. J. Crew Shipment Type Flow Chart....................................................................................................6
6. PO Shipment – Wholesale................................................................................................................7
7. PO Shipment – International Guidelines - FOB Non N. America Origin..............................................8
7.1 General International Shipping Guidelines (Apply to all modes)..................................................8
7.1.1 Authorized Consolidators and Freight Forwarders...................................................................8
7.1.2 Commercial Invoice Requirements............................................................................................8
7.1.3 Packing and Packing Lists...........................................................................................................8
7.1.4 Booking and Sorting Logic..........................................................................................................9
7.1.5 Mode of Transportation...........................................................................................................10
7.2 PO Shipment - FOB Non N. America Origin – Air........................................................................10
7.3 PO Shipment - FOB Non N. America Origin – Ocean...................................................................10
7.4 PO Shipment - FOB Non N. America Origin – Parcel...................................................................11
8. PO Shipment - North America – FOB US East/West.........................................................................14
9. PO Shipment – North America - FOB Canada East/West..................................................................15
9.1 Shipment under 1500lb.............................................................................................................15
9.2 Shipment over 1500lb...............................................................................................................17
10. Non-PO Shipment - Fabric Return.................................................................................................18
11. Non-PO Shipment – Samples........................................................................................................19
12. Non-PO Shipment – N. America Origin (US/CA).............................................................................20
13. Definitions....................................................................................................................................21
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1. Introduction
The J.Crew Routing Guide provides shipping instructions for all purchase orders and non-purchase order shipments. Failure to follow the instructions and/or rules contained in this guide may result in delivery delays and/or additional charges to the supplier.
Use this guide to determine whether any special handling is required by either J.Crew or the carrier for the shipment. You will pair the information found in this guide and the information on your PO in www.jcrewimports.com to determine how and where to route your goods.
Please note that the information in this guide is updated periodically and may change without notice. We recommend that you refer to the online version of the Routing Guide found at www.jcrewimports.com to be sure you have the most current information available.
2. Global Logistics Department & Contact InformationThe J.Crew Global Logistics Department is comprised of two groups, the N. America team (shipments originating within the US and Canada) and the International (Non N. America originating) teams. The proper department will support you and your staff on all logistics routing procedures. Our contact information is as follows:
J. Crew GroupAsheville Logistics Center
1 Clifford WayArden, NC 28704
E-mail for N. America: [email protected] for International: [email protected]
When emailing concerning routing questions please provide the following:
For N. America routing - PO number(s) (if applicable), PO ship date, origin, destination, carton count, gross weight, total pallet count, and if it is palletized or not.
For international routing - PO number(s) (if applicable), PO ship date, origin, destination, carton count (per PO), gross weight and CBM.
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3. General Shipping Guidelines
3.1 Shipment Consolidation
Two or more purchase orders being shipped to the same location on the same day must be combined and shipped on a single bill of lading. If this directive is not followed, full freight cost will be charged back to vendor. Failure to show actual street address on shipments originating from the same city, but with different locations will result in full freight being charged back to vendor.
3.2 Shipping Policies and Requirements
It is the responsibility of the vendor for loading merchandise on a carrier’s vehicle. If the driver is required to load, the vendor will be charged back. Failure to load our carriers in accordance with appointments scheduled will subject vendor to charge backs for detention time that exceeds 2 hours.
All orders must be shipped complete unless otherwise specified. Partial shipments are only permitted when authorized in advance. Any shipment after the first shipment is to be PREPAID AT VENDOR’S EXPENSE.
3.3 Bill of Lading
Proper weights and dimensions must be shown on the Bill of Lading. When shipping direct, consign all orders on one Bill of Lading. Indicate on Bill of Lading our purchase order number(s) if applicable applying to the shipment, and the notation.
Name of shipper must match with name shown on manifest and carton labels. Actual shipping location, including street address, must be shown on Bill of Lading. Provide additional copy of Bill of Lading to carrier at time of pick up.
Bill of Lading must contain actual pieces. STC (Said to Contain) and pallet count notations by a carrier on the Bill of Lading will subject the vendor to liability in the event of a shortage. On container shipments, it must be sealed, with number recorded on the Bill of Lading.
Any shipments in which J.Crew bears freight charges must show as Freight Collect and the bill-to address on the shipping documents MUST be shown as follows:
J.Crew c/o Cass Information SystemsP.O. Box 67St. Louis, MO 63166-0067
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Under no circumstances is J.Crew to be billed directly for any shipments. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a full chargeback of the carrier invoice. When applicable, if shipped freight collect to consignee, full freight cost will be charged back to vendors.
4. How to use this Routing Guide? Use the “J. Crew Shipment Type Flow Chart” in the next section to determine the appropriate section to reference.
Please contact Global Logistics team if you have any questions or concerns.
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5. J. Crew Shipment Type Flow Chart
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6. PO Shipment – WholesaleHow to determine which kind of wholesale PO?
PO starts with a ‘02’ (J. Crew, Madewell, Zalando, Nordstrom, StichFix)ORShip to contains ‘ShopBop’ORWhen ‘Net-A-Porter’ or ‘Mr. Porter’ is listed in the Comments/Special Instructions section located in the bottom left hand corner of the ‘View PO’ page in JCI.
Please refer to the Downloads section of J. Crew Imports for the following Wholesale shipment types: https://www.jcrewimports.com/Downloads.asp
J. Crew Wholesale Documents Madewell Wholesale DocumentsZALANDO (Netherlands) DocumentsNet-A-Porter Documents
Please refer to the FOB Foreign Origin (Air or Ocean) section for the following Wholesale shipment types:
ShopBopNordstrom Wholesale StichFix
If you have any questions related to your Wholesale shipment, please reach out to [email protected]
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7. PO Shipment – International Guidelines - FOB Non N. America Origin
7.1 General International Shipping Guidelines (Apply to all modes)
7.1.1 Authorized Consolidators and Freight Forwarders
All international shipments must be shipped through our nominated Global Logistics Provider (GLP).
Our nominated GLP is authorized to issue Forwarders Cargo Receipt (FCR), House Bill of Lading (HBL), and/or House Air Waybill (HAWB) which is a required document for invoicing and payment.
Contact for the nominated GLP can be found in JCI under the ‘Download’ Section: http://www.jcrewimports.com/FileDownloads/APLL%20Origin%20Contact%20List%2006.12.17.xlsx
7.1.2 Commercial Invoice Requirements Must include a clear and detailed description of the merchandise, e.g.:
Type of garmentFiber content breakdownGenderKnit/woven (if knit tops, specify stitch counts per 2 cm)
H.S. tariff classification numberUnit price and currencyManufacturer’s name and address. (MID)J.Crew Imports website generated Packing ListOriginal Visa - sub-Saharan Africa only (AGOA) (when applicable)Fish and Wildlife CITES (when applicable)CPSC Conformity CertificateFor shoes only - “Interim Footwear Invoice”For fabric only - “Fabric Detail Sheet”Any other documents required for export
All user activities will be monitored by J.Crew. Non-compliance of this policy may result in charge-backs.
If you have questions concerning the customs regulations for getting the items cleared correctly please contact [email protected]
7.1.3 Packing and Packing Lists
To access, log into www.jcrewimports.com, choose your PO, click View ASN, on the following screen click View under the ASN/Packing List header.
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Please refer to the ‘Download’ section of www.jcrewimports.com for ASN & Packing List guidelineshttps://www.jcrewimports.com/FileDownloads/JCrew%20-%20Web%20Applications%20Guide%20-%20Packing%20List.pdf
IMPORTANT! When a purchase order contains both Bulk and Prepack lines that are being shipped on the same date and ship mode, the standard rule of thumb is the create the Prepack booking and ASN first, and the Bulk, second.
Prepack – Shipment #1Bulk – Shipment #2
When creating shipment lines in J.Crew GLP booking portal, shipment number in LSS Booking MUST match JCI ASN/Packing List.
All PO shipments must have a J.Crew Imports website-generated Packing List at time of cargo delivery.
7.1.4 Booking and Sorting Logic
The Vendor is required to deliver the cargo pre-sorted and segregated in this sequence:
Group by DestinationPO numberShipment number
The freight forwarder/consolidator will not sort and segregate the cargo unless the Customer or Vendor provides written confirmation and agrees to reimburse the J. Crew nominated GLP for all charges incurred per local tariff rates.
Sorting Example: PO’s are all in same booking / CTR: 3502377, 1672233, 6049413, 7038519, 2685822, 0205003
PO must be loaded together WITHIN EACH PACK TYPE and not mixed with other PO’s.
If a PO has multiple shipment numbers, then PO must be segregated by shipment numberPO 3502377 has Prepack line with Shipment number 1PO 3502377 has Bulk line with Shipment number 2
Separate booking per type pack, per PO will be required to be submitted. Please note that though Bulk and Prepack require separate bookings, they are on the same FCR.
IMPORTANT! When creating shipment lines in J.Crew GLP booking portal, shipment number in LSS Booking MUST match JCI ASN/Packing List.
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7.1.5 Mode of Transportation
All shipments must adhere to the mode of transportation stated on PO, any deviation must be approved by J.Crew or it’ll be rejected.
Please refer to below sections for specific instructions by Mode in addition to above general shipping guidelines.
7.2 PO Shipment - FOB Non N. America Origin – Air
All POs are FCA airport.
All booking requests for Air POs must be sent to the J. Crew nominated GLP at least 5 calendar days before the J.Crew Imports website Ship Date in order to confirm booking with the air carrier.
All booking requests must include the following items: valid 7 digit PO#, style #, units, gross weight, cubic meters, and cargo delivery date.
Vendors must have any PO processed and ready by PO x-date.
POs issued as Air must be delivered to the designated Consolidator’s warehouse (+/-) 1 day as indicated on the J.Crew Imports website.
All PO shipments must have a J.Crew Imports website-generated Packing List at time of cargo delivery.
All documents for Air shipments must be turned over to the Consolidator the same day of cargo delivery.
In all cases, the recipient address on the Waybill or Air Waybill must perfectly match that of the Purchase Order
7.3 PO Shipment - FOB Non N. America Origin – Ocean
All POs are FOB seaport.
All booking requests for Sea POs must be made with the Consolidator at least 14 calendar days before the J.Crew Imports website Ship Date to assist in complying with the US Customs 10+2 (ISF) data filing timeline and to confirm booking with the ocean carrier.
All booking requests must include the following items: valid 7 digit PO#, style #, units, gross weight, cubic meters, and cargo delivery date.
Vendors must have any PO processed and ready by PO x-date.
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POs issued as Sea must be delivered to the designated Consolidator’s warehouse on the Ship Date as indicated on the J.Crew Imports website or no more than (-) 6 days before the Ship Date.
No delivery extension will be granted unless approved by J.Crew authorized personnel.
All PO shipments must have a J.Crew Imports website-generated Packing List at time of cargo delivery.
All documents for Sea shipments must be turned over to the Consolidator within 3 calendar days after the vessel sailing.
Container Load Sequencing Rule for Factory Load
BULK is to be loaded at the NOSE of the container and PREPACK is to be loaded at the TAIL of the containerPO must be loaded together WITHIN EACH PACK TYPE and not mixed with other PO’sIf a PO has multiple shipment numbers, then PO must be segregated by shipment number
Example: PO 3502377(B&P), 1672233(B), 6049413(B), 7038519(B), 0205003(P)PO 3502377 has Prepack line with Shipment number 1PO 3502377 has Bulk line with Shipment number 2Final loading sequence should be: (NOSE) BULK: 3502377, 1672233, 6049413, 7038519(TAIL) PREPACK: 3502377, 0205003
LARGE PO instruction If 1 PO cannot fit in 1 CTR, then move the shipment (2 containers) under 1 BL. Since this is 1 PO, the vendor will create 1 ASN, and 1 set of commercial Docs. This is the exception to 1 CTR per BL rule.
7.4 PO Shipment - FOB Non N. America Origin – Parcel
In some cases it is preferable to use parcel service for PO delivery. Please follow the parcel policy when:
Explicitly requested by J.Crew via a Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN). ORWhen an international AIR PO shipment weights less than 75kg billable weight and measures less than 2CBM (ALL Ocean PO must be booked with J.Crew nominated Global Logistics Provider)ORWhen specifically directed to by a J.Crew associate - in this case please notify the Supply Chain Department via the N. America or international email contact with authorization communication.
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If you are instructed to ship via UPS:
ASN/Packing List on J.Crew Imports website must be updated with the valid tracking number.Cartons must be tendered loose, not on pallets.
Duty and Taxes should be third party billed to the shipper account (applicable only for cross border shipments).
The shipper must submit all claims and tracers involving lost packages.
Carrier provided boxes are not to be used. Carton specifications must match current policy in the Vendor Manual.
Ship to address for all UPS parcel shipments is as follows:
The Gilbert Company c/o J. Crew1000 Riverside Dr. Keasbey, NJ 08832
All shipments must use UPS Worldwide Express Saver.
It is critical that ALL shipments moving internationally are billed Third Party to J.CREW’s UPS Account number. This includes both transportation and duty and tax
Please reach out to [email protected] for UPS Account number
IMPORTANT! When creating the shipment information please make sure to input the following: Reference Number 1 – PO #Reference Number 2 – Ship Date on the PO
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If you are using a handwritten waybill:
If you are using UPS Worldship:
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8. PO Shipment - North America – FOB US East/West
Vendors must have any PO processed and ready by PO x-date.
Shipments must be prepaid and shipped directly to J.Crew or to our nominated freight consolidator located in Pamona, CA and Keasbey, NJ based on FOB term stated on PO
FOB US West = Pamona, CAFOB US East = Keasbey, NJ
All shipments written as FOB East or FOB West should be delivered at the vendor’s expense to the below consolidation facility unless given special authorization by the J.Crew buyer.
In the event that a vendor is authorized by their buyer to ship direct from their facility to the J.Crew distribution center or to ship collect to our nominated freight consolidator, proof of authorization must be supplied at the time or requesting routing.
The vendor is responsible for reaching out to Gilbert to make a delivery appointment.
FOB Deliver to: Phone #
US EastThe Gilbert Company
1000 Riverside Dr. Keasbey, NJ 08832
732-709-5401
US WestThe Gilbert Company
2849 Ficus St. Pomona, CA 91766
909-628-5968
All PO shipments must have a J.Crew Imports website-generated Packing List at time of cargo delivery.
Please refer to J.Crew Vendor Manual for detailed instructions regarding carton markings, labels and packing lists. The manual can be accessed at www.jcrewimports.com. Login to packing list system/Downloads/Vendor manual
All orders for merchandise must be shipped to the proper J.Crew facility. Please refer the ship to address on the PO on www.jcrewimports.com and instructions below per shipment type.
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9. PO Shipment – North America - FOB Canada East/West Vendors must have any PO processed and ready by PO x-date.
All PO shipments must have a J.Crew Imports website-generated Packing List at time of cargo delivery.
Please refer to J.Crew Vendor Manual for detailed instructions regarding carton markings, labels and packing lists. The manual can be accessed at www.jcrewimports.com. Login to packing list system/Downloads/Vendor manual
All orders for merchandise must be shipped to the proper J.Crew facility. Please refer the ship to address on the PO on www.jcrewimports.com and instructions below per shipment type.
9.1 Shipment under 1500lb
All shipments weighing less than 1500lb and containing less than 75 cartons will be routed via UPS ground. Please contact [email protected] for UPS account number verification.
Ship to address for all UPS parcel shipments is as follows:
The Gilbert Company c/o J. Crew1000 Riverside Dr. Keasbey, NJ 08832
When creating the shipment information please make sure to input the following: Reference Number 1 – PO #Reference Number 2 – Ship Date on the PO
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If you are using a handwritten waybill:
If you are using UPS Worldship:
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9.2 Shipment over 1500lb
Any Canadian shipments weighing more than 1500lbs, please reach out to [email protected] for shipping instructions. Please make sure to include the following information with each inquiry:
PO or reference #’s PO ship dateTotal carton count and weight in poundsSeparated by destinationPickup locationDate available and hours of operation for pickupIf it is pallet loaded and the pallet count (if applicable)
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10. Non-PO Shipment - Fabric ReturnAll fabric returns will be sent to:
Molloy Bros. Moving & Storage57-47 47th StreetMaspeth, NY 11378Phone: (718) 494-0347POC: Tommy Peretti
Fill out the APLL Booking Authorization form and Fabric Detail Sheet below:
Send the completed documents to [email protected] & [email protected]
Once received, an origin contact with the freight forwarder will be added to the request and will reach out to you in a separate email to initiate the fabric return and confirm shipping details.
To avoid any delays or non-payments, please make sure that you submit and follow the below request/procedures:
Include shipper PO # (if applicable) on all invoices, packages and shipping documents in order to be paid.
Invoices must be received 90 days after receipt of shipment.
All original invoices must be mailed to:
J. CREW – Accounts Payable Department770 Broadway 10th floorNew York, New York 10003Attn: Jessica Piotrowski
Or via email: [email protected]
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11. Non-PO Shipment – Samples
All sample shipments should be sent using our designated parcel carrier, UPS.
Please reach out to [email protected] for UPS shipping instructions and make sure to include the following information:
Shipper name and addressDestination contact and addressType of sample Total carton count Pallet count (if applicable)
The use of parcel services should ONLY be exercised for the shipping of the following sample materials listed below:
Development/Assortment #1 SamplesFit Samples (Counter, Pre-pro and T.O.P.)Development Materials (Lab Dips, etc.)Assortment #2 SamplesPhoto Samples
In all cases, the recipient address on the Air Waybill must perfectly match that of the receiver as provided and should include their floor (if applicable) and name for package identification purposes.
Please take time to correct any typographical address errors prior to shipping. Charges incurred as a result of incorrect address/typos and other issues not related to inbound transportation and customs, duties and taxes will be the responsibility of the shipper.
When shipping parcel please be sure to provide the correct customs designation for the items that you are sending. If you have questions concerning the customs regulations for getting the items cleared correctly please contact [email protected].
In all cases a commercial invoice will be required - please utilize the paperless clearance method, when able, to produce the customs documentation for parcel shipments. When completing the Air Waybill for parcel shipments that are going to need customs clearance please choose the option to bill duties and taxes to the account that was provided to ship the items.
IMPORTANT! Please consolidate all packages leaving from your location and going to the same address on the same day into the one shipment. If possible please combine into the same box.
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12. Non-PO Shipment – N. America Origin (US/CA) Please reach out to [email protected] for shipping instruction.
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13. Definitions ASN - Advanced Shipping Notice
AWB - Air Waybill
BOL - Bill of Lading
Bulk - Goods packed one color and one size per carton
CBM - Cubic meters
FOB - Free on Board, incoterm regulated by the International Chamber of Commerce
FCA - Free Carrier (location), incoterm regulated by the International Chamber of Commerce
FCR - Forwarders Cargo Receipt
GSP - Garden State Plaza, one of the J.Crew concept stores
HAWB - House Air Waybill
HBL - House Bill of Lading
LTL - Less than Truckload
NMFC - National Motor Freight Classification
PO - Purchase order
POCN - Purchase Order Change Notice created in jcrewimports.com
Pre-Pack - Goods packed assorted by color and size specified by Production Department
Shipment - Any PO or combination of PO’s or parcels leaving a warehouse/shipping facility/ location on the same day going to the same destination
X-Date - For international shipments the date that goods are to transfer to the forwarder/consolidator, for N. America shipments the date the goods are transferred to the carrier for shipment.
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