Merchandise Controller | Bridgewater, VA

TJX Companies

3.5

(20)

Bridgewater, VA

Why you should apply for a job to TJX Companies:

  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 75% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 59% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • We are committed to an inclusive workplace where Associates feel welcome, valued, and engaged to provide value to our customers
  • We provide teaching and development opportunities that help Associates build a career
  • We offer competitive benefits that vary by country, position & length of service that add value to Associates’ lives
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    Position summary

    erchandising Department by representing the interests of Merchandising and Planning and Allocation. Ensures merchandise is effectively inspected and checked and that all merchandise meets the company value requirements for fashion, quality, price and brand.

    Major Areas of Responsibility

    • Ensures merchandise meets purchase order specifications.

    • Ensures that merchandise is seasonally appropriate for zones serviced by their facility.

    • Proactively addresses Vendor Compliance issues and opportunities in the way Vendors pack, ticket and ship merchandise.

    • Ensures that the merchandise is of the correct value to our customers in terms of fashion, quality, price and brand.

    • Challenges Marmaxx retail price and ensures that "comparable at price" on ticket reflects the company standard of 20-60% off.

    • Ensures balanced mix of color, size, style and quantity in the lay-up through packing process by adhering to company shipping philosophy.

    • Ensures merchandise meets fiber content, labeling, care and country of origin legal requirements.

    • Ensures appropriateness of logos, graphics, hangtags and merchandise to our stores. Identifies poor size breaks and communicates to Planning to adjust pack size.

    • Evaluates merchandise not ordered and assigns appropriate description and retail.

    • Possesses an in-depth knowledge of merchandise technical terms, fabrications and Marmaxx standards relating to quality and size requirements.

    • Develops and applies in-depth understanding of all DC and Merchandise systems to effectively problem solve.

    • Partners/collaborates with all appropriate resources in the DC and Home Office to resolve issues in a timely manner.

    • Builds and maintains effective working relationships with hourly associates, DC management and P&A.

    • Comprehends the implication of their actions to the company's bottom line as it relates to shrink and profit.

    • Ensures that damaged/problem merchandise and RTVs are identified and processed according to established guidelines.

    • Ensures proper handling and timely execution of LPRs.

    • Collaborates with operations to resolve issues centered on overages/shortages.

    • Identifies and communicates proper receiving, handling and routing of other DCs' merchandise.

    Minimum job skills and education required to perform this job.

    • Bachelor's Degree preferred or High School Diploma with equivalent job experience (1-2 years of merchandising experience)

    • Strong relationship and team building skills

    • Strong organizational and time management skills as well as flexibility and ability to prioritize

    • Strong PC skills including, Microsoft Office.

    • Strong problem solving and negotiation skills in addition to strong oral and written communication skills

    • Displays strong follow through skills to resolve problems in a timely manner.

    • Utilizes active listening skills to effectively communicate at all levels.

    • Displays high level of ownership and solution focused mindset.

    • Flexible work schedule(i.e. has to be able to work on any shift)

    Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; childcare/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

    We're reinventing retail and helping people discover that next find that's going to be their new signature look. You can be a part of their journey to look amazing.
    Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different. In fact, that's what it's like throughout the entire TJX family, which includes TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense.

    Discover Different also means we embrace each other's differences and unique perspectives. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

    Posting Notes: Marshalls Distribution Center Bridgewater || 701 N Main St || Bridgewater || VA || 22812

    Why you should apply for a job to TJX Companies:

  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 75% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 59% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • We are committed to an inclusive workplace where Associates feel welcome, valued, and engaged to provide value to our customers
  • We provide teaching and development opportunities that help Associates build a career
  • We offer competitive benefits that vary by country, position & length of service that add value to Associates’ lives