Engineering Project Manager-Jobs in New York
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Why TJX?
Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the world’s largest off-price retailer, and is comprised of: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and A.J. Wright in the United States, Winners and HomeSense in Canada and T.K. Maxx and HOMESENSE in Europe. With over $19 billion in revenues, seven businesses, more than 2,500 stores, and almost 130,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be the key to our growth and success in the future.
We currently have the following opportunity available:
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Engineering Project Manager
# Designs material handling/storage systems that maximize productivity and space utilization.
# Travels to the Distribution Centers to oversee projects.
# Evaluates existing systems to project critical timing sequences, construction costs, space needs, systems expansion and subsequent equipment needs.
# Makes decisions based on research regarding when building expansions must occur.
# Negotiates the most cost effective prices with vendors.
# Recommends vendors based on quality of product/proposal costs.
# Provides guidance to vendors during detailed design process.
# Ensures all material handling equipment installations are performed in a timely manner to minimize disruptions to the Distribution Center.
# Investigates leading edge technologies to determine whether new concepts are applicable or beneficial.
# Provides extensive advisory engineering expertise to all divisions within The TJX Companies.
# Provides cost analysis studies and monitors and controls costs of equipment purchased for each project.
# Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
# Strong negotiation skills.
# Knowledge of material handling systems in a distribution center environment.
# Project Management skills and understanding of work methods analysis.
# Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering.
# Ability and willingness to travel.
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