The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, is ranked 75 in the 2022 Fortune 500 companies listings. TJX operates TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post and Homesense, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; TK Maxx in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands and tkmaxx.com in the U.K., Homesense in the U.K. and Ireland, as well as TK Maxx in Australia. With more than 4,700 stores in nine countries and four e-commerce sites, we are a global, off-price retailer delivering great value to our customers through the combination of brand, fashion, price, and quality.
Overview:
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Plan and control the activities of possible designated sourcing unit, monitor workflow and coordinate vendor site visits. Conducts products and vendors research and coordinates visits at trade fairs and exhibitions for market sector. Oversee and visit manufacturers, factories and overseas agents if required. Work closely with TJX global sourcing team on buying calendars, merchandise categories and production schedules. Ensure inspection programs and company compliance guidelines are followed with regard to sourcing.
Job Responsibilities:
- Sources and negotiates programs that offer best quality, price, delivery, flow, and placement balance through face to face meetings, daily email communication, and conference calls.
- Collaboratively selects Agents/Vendors/Factories/Countries capable of producing the desired quality within the contracted delivery and at the same time balancing risk.
- Continuously evaluates the Agent/Vendor/Factory/Country base to ensure it is well balanced. Identifies and recommends change in structure as necessary.
- Works with the Merchant, Product Development or Buying Teams on specific product categories to establish a realistic Time and Action Calendar. Reviews, updates and communicates calendar as necessary to accommodate for global holidays and events.
- Understands and applies knowledge of raw materials, currencies, down time opportunities, country capabilities etc. to strategize negotiations and placements.
- Travels overseas to meet with agents, factories and vendors to build relationships, negotiate as necessary, review current production, assess performance and identify potential opportunities.
- Ensures factories can meet our requirements. Assists in confirming factories are socially compliant. Arranges home office visits with agents and vendors to explore new opportunities. Collaborates with counterparts to leverage opportunities when possible and communicate on capacity by Factory.
- Resolves production issues which require a cost concession by working with management, agents, and buyers. Approves all factory/country of origin changes with guidance from management and ensures Letters of Credit are modified accordingly.
- Works with Buyers and Product Managers during price confirmation to achieve desired quality and value. Assists Product Managers in working with Buyers to resolve issues as needed.
- Performs special projects as needed.
Job Requirements:
- University graduate with minimum 10 years' solid experience in sourcing and production or related field of which at least 2 years' management experience in buying office, agent or well-known importer catering to U.S. Market
- Managerial experience in assigned category in U.S., Canada, or UK retail market
- Proven leadership experience in managing staff including on-going performance management, development and empowerment of subordinates from various backgrounds
- Fluent in conversation, written and comprehension of English and Mandarin Chinese; other language or Chinese dialects a plus
- Working knowledge of buying office, manufacturing principles, materials, production process, U.S. customs and International logistics and trade with hands-on approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven record of building relationships
- Exceptional organization, problem solving, negotiation and time management skills
- Independent with a passion in products and knowledgeable in latest market trends
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial
- Willing and able to frequently travel to explore new opportunities
Attractive Benefits:
- Salary ranges above industry average
- Harmony Fridays - 4.5 Day Work Week
- Flexible Working Hours - 2 Days Work-From-Home Flexibility
- Clear Career Progression to Sourcing or become a Buyer
- Spacious Working Environment
- Year-round Social Events
- Dental & Medical Insurance include spouse and children
We are an equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be treated with strict confidence and be used exclusively for recruitment purpose. Applicants who are not contacted for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.