Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist

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 StoresTJ 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 familya Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist supports the management of US Customs and other government agency entry clearance operations. This opportunity will also support auditing and corrective action activities, collaborating with Finance, Logistics, and many other internal departments. You will be actively involved in driving continuous improvement in processes and systems to optimize efficiency and ensure compliance.

Position is currently hybrid out of our Marlborough, MA office. Must be accessible to our MA Corporate Office Locations. Must have active Brokers License, or passed the Brokers License Exam.

Entry Operations Responsibilities:

• Supports and oversees entry operations via Customs broker management, reporting & analytics, and partnership with TJX's logistics and transportation groups, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for CBP, FDA, Fish & Wildlife, and other partner government agencies (PGAs)
• Responsible for daily Customs Broker support and oversight, including supervising performance to meet critical metrics, fielding inquiries, and exception management activities
• Updates, maintains, and publishes process documentation and technical guidance
• Provides training and mentoring to colleagues in entry operations, logistics, and other areas of Trade Compliance

Audit / Post Entry Responsibilities:

• Performs a wide range of customs entry audits to support the Trade Compliance audit strategy, including broker compliance and accuracy, valuation, classification, ADD/CVD, and SOX compliance
• Analyzes audit results for root cause and corrective action to ensure accuracy in entry filings and drive continuous improvement in upstream processes
• Prepares Post Entry filings, updates internal systems to ensure import clearance accuracy and completeness, and supports recordkeeping
• Manages TJX's valuation reconciliation program
• Supports CTPAT Trade Compliance program

Who We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
• U.S. Customs Broker License required
• 3-5 years of import Trade / Customs Compliance or Customs Brokerage experience required
• Understanding of import regulations and overall Customs/PGA entry process required
• Customs brokerage experience strongly preferred
• International freight forwarder experience a plus
• Supply chain experience in retail preferred
• Familiarity with Descartes trade compliance software a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced MS Excel skills

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs

• Competitive Pay
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time away
• Programs to support environment and corporate responsibility
• TAAP TJX Associate Assistance Programs
• Associate Discount
• Career Development Opportunity
• Be a part of an inclusive team

Benefit programs and eligibility terms vary across our global locations. We encourage you to apply to learn more about how our benefits can make a difference for you.

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.