TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores-TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.

The Assistant Vice President of Trade Compliance Operations is responsible for developing and implementing importing procedures and controls related to merchandise clearance, risk management, regulatory program adherence, and reporting. This role requires a subject matter expertise in applicable laws, government regulations, and import requirements to create and implement company policies and procedures that drive business outcomes and ensure trade compliance. The role ensures that products enter and clear the US in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and maintains TJX's compliance with Customs & Border Protection (CBP) programs to enable timely supply chain flow.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Direct and oversee internal associates and third parties managing importing compliance with CBP and other government agencies, risk management, regulatory reporting, and auditing assigned work streams and business processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, government regulations, and import requirements.
Direct and oversee the development and implementation of strategic projects to improve efficiency, compliance, and cost reduction opportunities in importing.
Monitor updates and direct changes to critical business policies and procedures to implement and adhere to new laws, government regulations, and import requirements.
Manage the development and oversee the deployment of programs to ensure adherence to CBP and other government agency programs, relevant laws, government regulations, import requirements, and company policies/procedures for internal associates and third-party providers.
Maintain awareness of best-in-class trade compliance importing regulatory adherence and risk assessment business processes and systems, and apply this knowledge to TJX.
Develop strategic relationships with Product Development, Global Buying Offices, Supply Chain Leadership, and Business Stakeholders to drive business outcomes and improve importing business processes.
Serve as a subject matter expert and assist in compliance-related assessments and reviews to monitor the effectiveness of the internal control program and adherence.

Who We Are Looking For: You.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Proven history of ensuring auditing programs meet reasonable care standards and post entry filing regulatory requirements
Expertise in determining applicable government agency filings are complete and meet reasonable care standards
Prior knowledge and experience working with various office software applications
Exceptional analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset
Strong ability to multi-task, work well in a fast-paced environment, and meet critical deadlines
Proven ability to build, lead, and coach high-performing teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interpret trade regulations to the organization
Strong problem-solving skills, humility, and continuous desire to learn

Nice to Have

Minimum 10+ years of experience in the Regulatory Compliance field, including 6+ years leading and managing trade compliance professionals/teams
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Broker License

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:

770 Cochituate Rd

Location:

USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd

This position has a starting salary range of $142,500.00 to $185,300.00 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.