Logistics Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Logistics Specialist for their Watford office. The role involves partnering with buying teams and vendors to optimize the flow of goods, ensuring compliance and enhancing profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, thriving in a dynamic retail environment. Join a vibrant team committed to diversity and professional growth, and be part of a Fortune 100 company that values your development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and manage relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Support UK Buying office with logistical objectives for efficient goods flow.
• Act as communication link between Logistics and Buying teams.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

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At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our Buyer Vendor Support (BVS) team at our Watford Head Office. The role involves acting as a strategic business partner to our buying teams, third-party logistics providers, and vendor community to ensure the efficient flow of goods through our supply chain.

The Logistics Specialist will focus on maximising profitability by identifying risks and seeking opportunities to improve the flow of goods, while adhering to customer protection standards and safeguarding the company's reputation.

The ideal candidate will understand the Buyers' strategies and challenges, and will work collaboratively to develop solutions that support maximising commercial opportunities, managing logistics costs, and maintaining off-price buying principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Buying Partnerships

• Support the UK Buying office with buying deals, ensuring logistical objectives are met for efficient goods flow.
• Partner proactively with buying teams, advising on best practices in a fast-paced, off-price environment, and suggesting creative solutions.
• Act as the communication link between Logistics and Buying, managing stakeholder expectations with realistic and timely solutions.
• Partner with vendors and buying teams to onboard vendors, ensuring compliance and understanding of TJX Europe’s requirements.
• Represent TJX & Logistics during vendor visits.
• Drive improvements in vendor behaviour through collaboration across teams, including cost mitigation initiatives.

Logistics Engagement & Partnership

• Work with logistics teams and freight forwarders, using strong communication to address and resolve supply chain issues for quick fixes and long-term solutions.
• Prioritise shipments and key deals by understanding business needs and using reporting tools to maintain and grow customer relationships.
• Ensure process alignment with other BVS logistics teams on best practices and expectations.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, influence, and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, dynamic retail environments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, solve complex problems, and develop simple solutions; able to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to build impactful relationships across diverse teams and influence results.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach and high personal responsibility.
• Resilient and patient, especially when coaching cross-functionally.

We are proud of our past success and excited about our future. We offer opportunities for growth, recognition, and a competitive salary and benefits package. Join us in thinking bolder and bigger. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation.