Associate Product Specialist- Quality Control

The TJX Companies, Inc.•New York, NY

23h•$71,300 - $89,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Product Specialist manages a system to ensure overall quality, packaging and size standards are maintained on incentive purchases. They ensure all federal safety and labeling regulations are followed as well as authorize pre-production/production merchandise and resolve any issues through proper channels. This role will educate Merchants on legal regulations and quality best practices. Collaborate with Buyers to develop a full implementation of product quality, value and design. Identify quality issues by receiving pre-production and product samples from vendors. Gain product knowledge through visiting stores and factories and attending product development training classes. Establishes a system to request, receive and respond to all production sample inspections in a timely manner. Establishes and fosters relationships with the vendors to maintain regular and effective communication efforts. Partner with Merchant and Vendor to establish quality requirements, best practices and ensure timely flow of goods through the production cycle. Ensure all federal safety and labeling regulations are followed. Interacts with Buyers and DVP, Merchandise Managers to identify and manage a system to track incentive purchases, production updates and quality concerns. Develop and conduct informational and training sessions with Merchants new to the company and department. Maintain a library of specifications, samples and quality standards. Document all problem purchases and their subsequent resolutions. Assist in building product knowledge and identifies quality issues through market travel, mix assessment of our stores/competition and attending product training classes Maintain systems to manage on order for and track samples received and approval status Special projects as assigned or directed.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, Product Development, Product Specialist
Strong Communication Skills
Strong organization skills and follow through skills
Computer skills, including MS Excel, Outlook
Works well in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple projects
Good eye for color, design and detail

Responsibilities

Manages a system to ensure overall quality, packaging and size standards are maintained on incentive purchases.
Ensures all federal safety and labeling regulations are followed.
Authorizes pre-production/production merchandise and resolves any issues through proper channels.
Educates Merchants on legal regulations and quality best practices.
Collaborates with Buyers to develop a full implementation of product quality, value and design.
Identifies quality issues by receiving pre-production and product samples from vendors.
Gains product knowledge through visiting stores and factories and attending product development training classes.
Establishes a system to request, receive and respond to all production sample inspections in a timely manner.
Establishes and fosters relationships with the vendors to maintain regular and effective communication efforts.
Partners with Merchant and Vendor to establish quality requirements, best practices and ensure timely flow of goods through the production cycle.
Ensures all federal safety and labeling regulations are followed.
Interacts with Buyers and DVP, Merchandise Managers to identify and manage a system to track incentive purchases, production updates and quality concerns.
Develops and conducts informational and training sessions with Merchants new to the company and department.
Maintains a library of specifications, samples and quality standards.
Documents all problem purchases and their subsequent resolutions.
Assists in building product knowledge and identifies quality issues through market travel, mix assessment of our stores/competition and attending product training classes.
Maintains systems to manage on order for and track samples received and approval status.
Completes special projects as assigned or directed.