Senior Store Operations Specialist, Sustainability

Discovery is at the core of everything we do - whether it’s a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. That’s what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. That’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.

The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.

The Senior Store Operations Specialist, Sustainability partners with the Manager of Store Operations and the TJX Environmental Sustainability Department to establish and drive strategies to support the company’s sustainability efforts, commitments and goals by championing and evolving the HomeGoods/Homesense Store Operations sustainability program. They focus on working to increase the amount of waste materials diverted from landfill and increase recycling (corrugate, plastic, etc.) in TJX’s HomeGoods and Homesense stores and drive other operational efficiencies throughout the chain.

Who We Are Looking For: You.

Sustainable Operations Strategy Development:

• Partners with key internal stakeholders (Store Operations, Facilities, Communications, Procurement, Distribution Services, Marketing, etc.) to drive the business case creation and recommended implementation approach for ensuring progress against TJX’s publicly stated environmental sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Helps to identify new streams of revenue or cost avoidance that could result from our recycling efforts.
• Collects and reports key divisional sustainability data to appropriate stakeholders, based on requests.
• Assists in the development of new or expanded operational sustainability goals (ex: increased waste diversion strategies).
• Partners on and maintains an Associate Engagement strategy aimed at internally promoting sustainability program values to Home Office, Field, and DC Associates.
• Communicates & presents to leadership/field partners on Sustainability efforts/initiatives.

Internal Process:

• Works with key stakeholders to understand the Voice of the Customer (VOC) and how recycling/diversion efforts can be more efficiently executed.
• Partners on and maintains an enhanced communication strategy to effectively promote and execute the sustainability initiatives.
• Initiates and develops cross-functional partnerships.
• Partners with the Environmental Sustainability team to understand the landscape of forthcoming environmental regulations.
• Collects data relating to sustainability KPIs/targets and measure impact of sustainability programs/initiatives.

Collaborate with External Partners:

• Serves as co-lead on engagement with any third-party service.
• Participates in Retail Industry Leadership Association “Zero Waste Network” meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally with a focus on sustainability, or equivalent work experience (minimum 2 years).
• Retail Store Operations and/or sustainability experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainability, Store Operations, the retail industry, consumer goods industry, product development, or supply chain preferred.
• MS Excel skills that can be used to combine and analyze data from various sources and generate reports and graphics to help drive decision-making.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-oriented environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically to deliver results.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs!

• Competitive Pay
• Hybrid Work Environment

• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time away
• Programs to support environment and corporate responsibility
• TAAP – TJX Associate Assistance Programs
• Associate Discount

• Career Development Opportunity
• Be a part of an inclusive team

Benefit programs and eligibility terms vary across our global locations. We encourage you to apply to learn more about how our benefits can make a difference for you.

This role is hybrid 2 days per week in the office in Framingham, it is not open to remote.

Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.

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: 770 Cochituate Rd Framingham MA 01701