Full-Time Merchandise Coordinator

About TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, each day provides fresh chances for personal and professional growth in a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environment. Whether working in Home Offices, Distribution Centers, or Retail Stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and others, employees experience numerous opportunities to develop and contribute within the world's leading off-price retail enterprise.

Role Overview

This position is responsible for implementing receiving and merchandising standards to ensure that Associates process merchandise efficiently as a cohesive team. The role emphasizes creating an exceptional customer experience by engaging customers and upholding store organization and cleanliness while exemplifying outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a positive experience for both internal team members and customers.
• Foster a culture highlighting honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Manage truck deliveries and prioritize swift merchandising of incoming goods.
• Train and mentor Associates in merchandising and processing protocols.
• Ensure proper tagging, hanging, securing, and coding of merchandise.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator on Duty to streamline goods flow to the sales floor.
• Supervise task completion aligned with store plans; adjust priorities as necessary.
• Monitor team productivity and provide coaching when needed.
• Organize and rotate backstock to facilitate easy replenishment.
• Maintain merchandising philosophy and signage standards consistently.
• Uphold cleanliness and organizational standards for the backroom area.
• Ensure compliance with recycling and hazardous waste management where applicable.
• Maintain clear communications with management and Associates regarding priorities and progress.
• Provide and receive recognition and constructive feedback effectively.
• Work with management to identify Associate training needs and enhance effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, policies, and internal procedures.
• Promote credit and loyalty programs to customers.
• Support store shrink reduction initiatives and programs.
• Maintain awareness and promotion of safety standards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Strong communication and organizational aptitude with high attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic retail environment.
• Adaptability to changes in direction or unforeseen situations.
• Collaborative team player engaging well with peers and supervisors.
• Physical capability to lift heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience in training other employees.
• Minimum of one year retail work experience and six months in a leadership role.

Benefits

• Associate discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), smoking cessation, and bereavement support.
• 401(k) plan with employee contributions; potential for company match based on eligibility.
• Child care and cell phone discounts.
• Pet and legal insurance options.
• Credit union membership.
• Referral bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance plans available to eligible employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Life insurance and disability coverage (short/long-term).
• Paid parental leave, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Additional perks including auto/home insurance discounts, scholarship programs, and adoption assistance.

Additional Details

Pay for this position starts between $15.00 and $15.50 hourly and is determined by qualifications and relevant experience. TJX provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities per applicable laws. Employment decisions are made without discrimination on protected grounds and include consideration of candidates with arrest or conviction records. Work location is at 5072a West Main Street, Marshalls Store 0783, Kalamazoo, MI, USA.