Merchandise Coordinator

TJX • Wichita, KS

7d • 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 modeling exceptional customer service. The coordinator orchestrates truck delivery and merchandise flow to the sales floor, trains and mentors Associates, monitors team productivity, and partners with management on training needs. The position also supports store safety, compliance, and shrink-reduction goals.

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 and six months of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive internal and external customer experience and role-model exceptional customer service.
• Promote honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Orchestrate truck delivery and prioritize processing merchandise onto the sales floor.
• Train and mentor Associates on merchandising and processing principles.
• Ensure merchandise is properly tagged, hung, secured, and coded.
• Coordinate with the Coordinator on Duty to maintain efficient flow of goods to the sales floor.
• Ensure Associates complete tasks according to the store plan and reprioritize as needed.
• Monitor team productivity and coach Associates as necessary.
• Organize and rotate back stock for easy replenishment.
• Maintain merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and recovery standards in the backroom.
• Ensure compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous-waste programs.
• Communicate priorities and progress accurately and effectively with management and Associates.
• Give and receive recognition and constructive feedback.
• Partner with management on Associate training needs.
• 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 assistance
• Bereavement benefit
• 401(k) with Associate contributions
• Child care and cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match for Associates meeting service or hours requirements
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for Associates meeting service or hours requirements
• Health savings account (HSA) for eligible Associates
• Health care flexible spending account (FSA) for eligible Associates
• Life insurance for eligible Associates
• Short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible Associates
• Paid parental leave for eligible Associates
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time for eligible Associates
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Scholarship program
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed