FT Merchandise Coordinator

TJX•Kirkwood, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Coordinator is responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards and ensuring Associates process merchandise efficiently and effectively as a team. The role supports an excellent customer experience by engaging with customers, maintaining a clean and organized store, and role-modeling exceptional customer service. The Coordinator orchestrates truck delivery and merchandise processing, trains and mentors Associates, monitors team productivity, and helps ensure work is completed according to the store plan. The role also maintains backroom organization, merchandising and signage standards, and compliance with recycling and applicable hazardous waste programs. The Coordinator communicates priorities and progress with management and Associates, partners with Management on training needs, and supports store safety, shrink reduction, credit, and loyalty programs. This position is at the Sierra store at 1229 S. Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, Missouri. Starting pay is $16.00 to $16.50 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.
Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
Team player who works effectively with peers and supervisors.
Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to train others.
One year of retail experience.
Six months of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Execute receiving and merchandising standards and help 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 and integrity; maintain confidentiality.
Orchestrate truck delivery 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 efficient flow of goods to the sales floor.
Ensure Associates complete tasks according to the store plan and prioritize as needed.
Monitor team productivity and coach as necessary.
Organize and rotate back stock for easy replenishment.
Maintain merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
Maintain organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards in the backroom.
Ensure compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous waste programs.
Communicate priorities accurately and effectively with management and Associates and provide progress updates.
Give 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 support
Bereavement benefit
401(k) associate contributions
Child care discounts
Cell phone discounts
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Credit union
Referral bonuses
401(k) match for those meeting service or hours requirements
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for those meeting service or hours requirements
Health savings account (HSA) for those meeting service or hours requirements
Health care flexible spending account (FSA) for those meeting service or hours requirements
Life insurance for those meeting service or hours requirements
Short- and long-term disability for those meeting service or hours requirements
Paid parental leave for those meeting service or hours requirements
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time for those meeting service or hours requirements
Auto and home insurance discounts for those meeting service or hours requirements
Scholarship program for those meeting service or hours requirements
Adoption assistance for those meeting service or hours requirements