Product Specialist

NBC Operating LPLos Angeles, California

$104,800 - $136,200 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Compensation

$104,800-$136,200/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

We have an opening for a Product Specialist supporting apparel categories in our Los Angeles buying office. The Product Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our merchandise buys meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and design. This a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in our downtown Los Angeles office.

What You Will Do:

Collaborates and partners with Buyers to develop a full implementation of product quality and quality control improvement.
Identifies product quality issues and expectations, communicates, and resolves issues to the vendor through PP/TOP approval process. Approvals include fit / spec, packaging, legal/safety regulations, colors, prints, strike offs, and fabric quality against established standards in a timely manner.
Builds product knowledge and identifies quality issues through market travel, mix assessment of our stores/ competition, and attending product training classes.
Maintains system to manage on order for assigned areas, track samples received, approval status and resolutions.
Establishes and fosters relationships with the vendors/buyers through market travel and consistent communication.
Identifies and flags product not meeting expectations, negotiates with vendors on cost reductions, cancellations, or RTV's.
Educates buyers on compliance issues, legal/safety/trademark regulations, and quality standards.
Recommends styling and design, and packaging development/facilitation.
Demonstrates leadership through established vendor/merchant relationships, communicating expectations and best practices.
Facilitates educational presentations to buyers and management, leverages expertise to upskill merchants.

Who We Are Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3-5 years Merchandising experience, Product Development/Manufacturing preferred
Highly skilled in evaluating garment fit, construction and all technical aspects of garment production, overseas production knowledge is a plus
Color, design, and detail acumen; fabric and trim knowledge is a plus
Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and follow through skills
Great communication, relationship building, collaboration, and influencing skills
Works well in a team environment with ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize workload in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Proficient with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, OneNote, SharePoint.
Ability to travel 3-4 times a year to support business objectives and relationships

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; child care/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.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers 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, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:

888 South Figueroa Street

Location:

USA Buying Office Los Angeles CAThis position has a starting salary range of $104,800.00 to $136,200.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.

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What is the work location for this position at NBC Operating LP?

This job at NBC Operating LP is located in Los Angeles, California, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at NBC Operating LP?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $104,800 and $136,200 per year.

What employment applies to this position at NBC Operating LP?

NBC Operating LP lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at NBC Operating LP?

NBC Operating LP is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by NBC Operating LP for this role?

NBC Operating LP offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Parental and Family Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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