HomeGoods - Merchandise Coordinator

TJX•Cranberry Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Coordinator is responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards, ensuring Associates process merchandise efficiently and effectively as a team, and supporting an excellent customer experience. The role includes coordinating truck deliveries and merchandise flow to the sales floor, training and mentoring Associates, monitoring team productivity, organizing back stock, and maintaining store merchandising, cleanliness, safety, and recovery standards. The Coordinator also supports store shrink-reduction, credit and loyalty programs, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures. This position is at the HomeGoods store in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and has a starting pay range of $14.25 to $14.75 per hour. Actual starting pay depends on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Superior communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Capable of multitasking and responding appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
Able to work effectively as a team player with peers and supervisors.
Capable of lifting heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to train others.
One year of retail experience and six months of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Execute receiving and merchandising standards and ensure Associates process merchandise efficiently and effectively as a team.
Engage and interact with customers, maintain a clean and organized store, and role-model exceptional customer service.
Promote a positive internal and external customer experience and a culture of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
Orchestrate truck deliveries and prioritize processing merchandise onto the sales floor.
Train and mentor Associates on established merchandising and processing principles.
Ensure merchandise is properly tagged, hung, secured, and coded.
Communicate with the Coordinator on Duty to support the efficient flow of goods to the sales floor.
Ensure Associates complete tasks and activities according to the store plan, prioritizing as needed.
Monitor team productivity and coach Associates as necessary.
Organize and rotate back stock for easy replenishment.
Maintain merchandising philosophy, signage standards, and backroom organization, cleanliness, and recovery standards.
Ensure compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous-waste programs.
Communicate priorities and progress accurately and effectively with management and Associates.
Provide and accept recognition and constructive feedback.
Partner with Management on Associate training needs to increase effectiveness.
Ensure adherence to labor laws, policies, and procedures.
Promote credit and loyalty programs.
Support and participate in store shrink-reduction goals and programs.
Promote safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Associate discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Smoking cessation program
Bereavement benefit
401(k) Associate contributions
Child care and cell phone discounts
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Credit union
Referral bonuses
401(k) match for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Health savings account (HSA) for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Health care flexible spending account (FSA) for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Life insurance for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Short- and long-term disability for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Paid parental leave for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Auto and home insurance discounts
Scholarship program
Adoption assistance