Sourcing Manager, Sustainable Packaging
Company: The TJX Companies Inc
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
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.Posting Notes: 770 Cochituate Rd Framingham MA 01701 The
Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.Develop and
implement our packaging sourcing strategy for TJX products designed
in house by our Product Design team. The responsibilities include
leading a team of sourcing specialists to manage the packaging
supply chain, procure sustainable packaging materials with an eye
on quality, newness and innovation, negotiating packaging prices,
manage the certification process for sustainable packaging, and
build strong internal and external relationships.This role is also
responsible for building our sustainable packaging sourcing
strategy based on quality, price, vendor capabilities, market
conditions, country of origin, and lead-time. This role
collaborates with Product Development, Merchants, GS&P, Direct
Vendors, Buying Agents, Global Buying Offices, Sustainability Team,
and Legal.Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead sourcing strategies for packaging, effectively
handle suppliers and internal networks to deliver future and best
in class quality and design.
- Lead onboarding of new packaging vendors. Ensures that
Packaging suppliers provide certified Sustainable packaging and can
produce to our quality standards.
- Source and negotiate sustainable packaging components for full
package product ensuring the best value and quality.
- Collaborate with key internal partners to manage packaging
supplier certification process for sustainability to ensure all
suppliers are up to date with all necessary certifications.
- Consistently deliver on measurable and strategic goals to
enable competitive advantage to bottom-line and top-line company
growth, and corporate social responsibility leadership. Track and
drive the Sustainable packaging KPIs
- Develop and deploy packaging policy and initiatives, in
collaboration with supporting teams
- Train and educate Packaging and Product Development teams, on
Sustainable Claims and other sustainable packaging topics and
tools.
- Partner with Sr. Packaging Specialists to build Material
libraries / pricing / specs / standards for sustainable
packaging
- Effectively collaborate and build strong relationships with key
partners including strategic sourcing peers, merchants, product
development teams, packaging teams, sustainability, legal, and
Global buying offices.
- Travels overseas as needed to visit packaging suppliers and
product vendors for review of packaging products currently in
production and assesses the factories
- Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or
emerging packaging trends and technologiesWho We Are Looking For:
You.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years' experience in the packaging field with knowledge of
packaging design and expertise in sourcing and costing of
sustainable packaging components, raw material, supply chain or
product sustainability experience preferred
- Knowledge and relationships with sustainable packaging vendors
is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of the apparel and/or home industry, consumer goods
industry, product development or supply chain preferred
- Knowledge of and experience working with product sustainability
standards and certifications including GOTS, Oeko-Tex, GRS, OCS and
FSC.
- Advanced 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 track record to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative
and team-oriented environment
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented
approach
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven track record to work creatively and analytically to
deliver results
- Ability to build positive relationships with internal and
external partnersWe 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.Full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster once eligible,
is a condition of employment at TJX, subject to reasonable
accommodation where required by law.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
Keywords: The TJX Companies Inc, Framingham , Sourcing Manager, Sustainable Packaging, Executive , Framingham, Massachusetts
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