Posted 21 days ago

Contract Specialist

MarlboroughRemoteFull-time

AI Summary

Manages the lifecycle of logistics carrier contracts, maintains the Contract Lifecycle Management System (Evisort), supports SOX compliance, and ensures accurate rates and zone coverage in the Transportation Management System.

About this role

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 needs
Draft contracts pursuant to business requests and works with Legal to ensure governance and standards of legal documents
Leads 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 Evisort
Proactively communicates to Carrier Management Managers the expiration of contract terms
Maintains DocuSign and actions outstanding contracts with internal and external parties
Maintains accurate zone coverage and rates in TMS, Blue Yonder
Resolves 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 retention
Drafts and maintains SOP’s
Cross-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 preferred
2 to 5 years of experience in a logistics role with contract language/structure understanding and exposure
Proficient Microsoft Word and Excel capabilities
High level of organization and attention to detail
Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong communication and relationship skills
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Preferred Transportation regulations understanding & business knowledge
Metrics, process, and efficiency focus
Off-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 WayThis 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.

Skills

Blue YonderContract Lifecycle ManagementDocusignEvisortExcelLogistics Contract AdministrationMicrosoft WordSOP DraftingSOX ComplianceTransportation Management System (TMS)