Merchant and Vendor Relations Analyst

Job description

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, we operate hundreds of stores in hundreds of cities around the world. In Canada, our retail chains include Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?

Meet Akira

 

Akira is a Merchant and Vendor Relations Analyst in our Logistics Department. She is responsiblefor the co-ordination and analysis to support non-merchandise Merchant and Vendor activities inculding but not limited to, the duty drawback program, store ready program and Vendor Performance.

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The strength of TJX Canada is in the diversity of our Associates. Akira recently relocated and now proudly calls Canada home. We appreciate the cultural backgrounds and professional experiences of individuals like Akira. She shares stories of experiences, accomplishments and learnings in a way that is articulate, engaging and builds understanding.  Her unique views help us create a more cohesive and inclusive environment. For the record, Akira’s dish for her department potluck has been a game changer. We know Akira, your recipe is a secret! We won’t tell.

 

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Merchant and Vendor Relations Analyst,we’d ask you to do the following:

 

 

·  Responsible for providing support to vendors on TJX Canada’s duty drawback program including providing required documentation (e.g. B3’s), providing PO analysis and supporting information
·  Monitor work of 3 rd party duty drawback broker to ensure timelines are met and provide update to teams as required
·  Develop, design and provide monthly reports to TJX Canada Merchants and Logistics on duty drawback progress
·  Gather information and provide analysis to support Store Ready program, Vendor Performance and Freight Terms
·  Support Merchant and Vendor Relations Managers Of in reporting and analysis for Merchant and Vendor meetings and performance updates

 

 

Sounds rather challenging and exciting, right? Let’s hope so, because if it sounds easy or boring, there’s a good chance this job isn’t for you. But if it does sound right for you, here’s why we know you’ll be able to handle those challenges.  You have:

 

·  Minimum 4 to 5 years of retail and or supply chain industry experience
·  Post-secondary degree in a related field or discipline
·  Proficient in developing and designing day to day reports and ad-hoc reporting from the Milestone Visibility (Descartes) Tool. Proficient in Excel.
·  Strong research and analytical skills (information gathering, and data analysis)
·  Excellent organizational skills (including the ability to prioritize), which includes ensuring that all reports and tasks are completed meeting the established deadlines
·  Strong problem solving skills including identifying and resolving issues including following up with appropriate people and departments
·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal (communicating regularly with various departments, vendor and merchant teams) and written (reports, analyses, interpretation of documentation etc.), conflict management skills
·  Excellent customer service skills to be able to respond to inquiries and building relationships with merchants, vendors and carriers
·  Good knowledge of overall merchandise flow from Vendor to Distribution Centre

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 in our Distributions Centres, Retail Stores or any of our Office locations. We 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.

Here at TJX Canada we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. For additional assistance please email accessiblecareers@tjxcanada.ca.

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