Contract Specialist

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 As the Logistics Contracts Specialist within the TJX Logistics Carrier Management team, you will be managing the governance and standards of legal documents along with rates for carriers and third-party providers. The legal documents represent a broad range of transportation, such as, Ocean, Truckload, Intermodal, Dray and LTL, along with contracts related to our Service Centers, Consolidation/Transload and Yard locations. Responsibilities Responsibilities include the development and management of the Logistics Contract Lifecycle Management System, special projects, SOX compliance and maintaining our Transportation Management System (TMS). Participates, collaborates and implements short and long-term strategies to support TJX growth and business needsDraft contracts pursuant to business requests and works with Legal to ensure governance and standards of legal documentsLeads and maintains the Contract Lifecycle Management System (Evisort) to ensure all aspects of contracts are prepared for signature and are accurately filed in the document repository. Builds and maintains dashboards and reporting in EvisortProactively communicates to Carrier Management Managers the expiration of contract termsMaintains DocuSign and actions outstanding contracts with internal and external parties Maintains accurate zone coverage and rates in TMS, Blue YonderResolves issues and discrepancies with rate structures between Carriers/3PLs, GS&P, Freight Pay & Operations (RAID)Supports and prepares information for SOX audit and compliance including record retentionDrafts and maintains SOP’sCross-trains on Carrier Contract Administration, Blue Yonder and Evisort Who We Are Looking For: You. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience - Process/Program Management, Logistics, Business, Legal preferred2 to 5 years of experience in a logistics role with contract language/structure understanding and exposureProficient Microsoft Word and Excel capabilitiesHigh level of organization and attention to detailOutstanding interpersonal skills, strong communication and relationship skillsStrong problem-solving capabilitiesPreferred Transportation regulations understanding & business knowledgeMetrics, process, and efficiency focusOff-price model understanding 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 300 Value Way Location: USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way This position has a starting salary range of $71,300.00 to $89,100.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.