Industrial Engineer -Sierra Store Operations
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:
We're looking for an Industrial Engineer to help improve how our stores operate by designing smarter layouts, more efficient work methods, and optimized labor models. In this role, you'll use data, observation, and engineering principles to improve productivity across store operations while partnering closely with Store Operations and Supply Chain teams to enhance the Vendor-Distribution Center-Store network.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career engineer who enjoys solving real‑world operational problems and seeing their ideas implemented in the field.
Team Overview
The Sierra Store Operations team is responsible for supporting the Sierra stores organization in delivering highly satisfied customer experiences. The different teams on Sierra Store Operations work in tandem to help stores drive profitable sales and achieve operational efficiencies. At Sierra we continue to grow our store footprint and you will have an opportunity to be a part of TJX's fastest growing banner.
What You'll Do
Improve Store Operations
- Design and implement solutions that improve efficiency and productivity in stores
- Support store layout design for:
- New stores, relocations, remodels, and special projects
- Backroom, office, and support areas (front end, service desk, layaway)
- Recommend material handling equipment, tools, and technology enhancements
- Improve work methods and motion economy through observation and analysis
- Support front‑end scheduling and staffing efficiency
- Identify process or equipment improvements for markdown management
Labor Analysis & Forecasting
- Develop and support business driver forecasts
- Build and maintain engineering standards related to:
- Labor modeling and scheduling
- Forecasted staffing plans
- Labor allocation and optimization
- Support ROI analysis for proposed operational improvements
Supply Chain Optimization
- Analyze and recommend improvements across the Vendor-DC-Store supply chain
- Help design solutions that:
- Reduce cycle time
- Eliminate redundant steps
- Evaluate the best location for floor‑ready tasks within the network
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Successful candidates will have:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 1-2 years of Industrial Engineering or related experience
Preferred
- Experience in a retail store, distribution center, or similar operational environment
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to balance data analysis with hands‑on, in‑store observation
- Comfortable working cross‑functionally and presenting recommendations
Why This Role
- Real impact: see your work implemented across store operations
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:
550 Cochituate Road
Location:
USA Home Office Framingham MA 550 Cochituate Rd
This position has a starting salary range of $76,800.00 to $97,900.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program