JOB DESCRIPTION
Variety and Challenge. Growth and Opportunity.
In the retail business, we move fast. We’re always adapting, evolving and innovating. And the fast pace brings variety and challenge, along with continued growth and opportunity.
Explore career opportunities at TJX, a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer of clothing and homeware worldwide. Our retail chains include TK Maxx in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as HomeSense and in the United Kingdom; TK Maxx in Australia; TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post and Homesense, as well as and in the United States; and Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada. In 2018, TJX had over $35 billion in sales, more than 4000 shops and 249,000 Associates. As a retailer committed to growth, success is always in style at TJX!
Social Compliance Manager
The Social Compliance Manager partners closely with Buying, Corporate Responsibility and Global Social Compliance and will be responsible for the developing, driving and the execution of our European Social Compliance Strategy. You will lead the European Product Assurance team in enabling the Buying teams to place TJX exclusive production and Charity merchandise with confidence and assurance. You will be future focused ensuring we are prepared for UK & European legislative changes and enhanced European requirements, in addition you will build strong cross functional relationships with Buyers, Vendors, and our Global Social Compliance partners to develop a supply base that satisfies our Global and European Social Compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and lead collaborations with key stakeholders, both internal and external throughout the organization and industry, on all Social Compliance activities
• Develop and deliver strategy to deal with the unique challenges presented by existing and upcoming European Due Diligence legislation around collecting, analysing, and reporting on factory audits, in line with the global business reporting requirements.
Key Skills
• Has broad industry experience and knowledge of audit training and improvement programs.
• Is a skilled Communicator who drives improvements in partnership with key stakeholders and has the ability to influence internally, externally and manage multiple stakeholder relationships.
• A logical thinker, able to debate, listen and think strategically and has the ability to prioritise activities.
• Strong networking skills - has the ability to develop and maintain relationships globally across all levels and with the Buying community.
• Understands the Buying process, the impact of social compliance within a retail business and the ability to trade.
• Has the ability to think paradoxically and is comfortable in holding opposing points of view.
• Takes responsibility - has a positive attitude, is proactive, and shows initiative.
At TJX Europe we’re committed to building an inclusive culture where all our associates feel welcome, valued and engaged. It’s the diversity of our associates that drives our success, and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone that wants to be part of our growing business.
We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.