Product and Packaging Innovation Leader

The TJX Companies, Inc. seeks a Product and Packaging Innovation Leader in Marlborough, MA. This Sr. Manager role focuses on sustainable sourcing strategies and overseeing the Sustainable Product Certification Team. Candidates should have a strong sustainability background, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience managing teams. This hybrid position requires 2 days a week on-site, with a focus on improving sustainability initiatives in collaboration with internal and external partners.
We're always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for sustainability and innovation. As a Sr. Manager, Sustainable Sourcing at The TJX Companies, Inc., you'll play a critical role in driving our sustainability initiatives forward.

Your primary focus will be on developing and implementing sustainable sourcing strategies for our products and packaging. This will involve working closely with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, developing solutions, and collaborating with external partners to advance industry best practices.

You'll also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Sustainable Product Certification Team, which will include managing internal standards and third-party certifications. Additionally, you'll provide expertise for internal education on sustainability topics and assess the feasibility of new certifications with the Corporate Sustainability Team.

We're looking for a highly experienced professional with a strong background in sustainability, preferably in apparel or consumer goods. You'll need to have excellent problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills, as well as experience managing high-performing teams and leading cross-functional projects.
• About the Role:
• This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week on-site at our Marlborough, MA location.
• The ideal candidate will have experience managing sustainability programs and knowledge of industry standards (GOTS, Oeko-Tex, GRS, OCS, FSC).
• Strong MS Excel skills are required for data analysis and reporting.