Product Specialist (Jewelry)

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises - our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?

JOB SUMMARY :

Develops and maintains quality standards on incentive purchases. Manages PP / TOP approvals / spec, packaging, design and legal / safety regulations. Identifies product quality issues and expectations and independently negotiates with vendors on product not meeting expectations. Shares extensive product knowledge through training of buyers and newer associates. Develops strong working relationships with Buyers, Vendors and other inter-departmental associates.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with Buyers to develop a full implementation of product quality, value, and design.
• Identifies product quality issues and expectations, communicates, and resolves issues to the vendor thru PP / TOP approval process. Approvals include quality of product / stones and metals / spec, packaging, legal / safety regulations, colors, against established standards in a timely manner.
• Guides vendors with jewelry packaging development- ensuring quality in size / material / weight / finishes / color, etc.
• Builds product knowledge and identifies quality issues through market travel, mix assessment of our stores / competition, and attending product training classes.
• Maintains system to manage on order for assigned areas, track samples received, approval status and resolutions.
• Establishes and fosters relationships with the vendors / buyers through market travel and consistent communication.
• Independently negotiates with vendors on cost reductions, cancellations, or RTV’s of product not meeting expectations.
• Educate buyers on compliance issues, legal / safety / trademark regulations, and quality standards.
• Make suggestions for design, mechanism, and techniques to help improve cost without taking away from quality. Recommends methods to improve the product construction and quality.
• Communicates technically achievable direction to the vendors on how to correct color, components, and review product samples.
• Ensures that vendors understand any product placed may be tested for weight, spec, etc.
• Ensures all federal and safety labeling regulations are followed. Partners with Legal on product or trademark issues.
• Analyze and forecast current and future jewelry and packaging design trends

Skill requirements for consideration :

This position has a starting salary range of $99,600 to $129,600 per year

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.

Salary : $99,600 - $129,600