TJX

Runs off-price clothing and home goods stores

Merchandise Assistant / Administrative Assistant

Administrative SupportPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeWatford, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must be self-directed and able to work independently while collaborating across Merchandise Operations and cross-functionally.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills in English and be able to adapt communication style to different personalities and needs.
Must have problem-solving and prioritization skills.
Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
Must have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
Must be able to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive, professional demeanor.
Must be able to build relationships, be personable, maintain a positive attitude, and collaborate with others.
Must be able to learn and adapt to new computer systems.
Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Must have a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection.

Responsibilities

Enter purchase orders accurately and on time for buyers across multiple departments.
Follow up on late orders and upcoming shipments, and complete balances as needed.
Complete purchase order modifications, including delivery extensions, cancellations, and cost and retail changes.
Work internally with Accounts Payable, purchase order departments and chain moves, Planning, Distribution and Fulfillment Centers, and others to resolve issues.
Communicate with vendors about purchase order modifications and changes, shipment statuses, and other inquiries.
Communicate with logistics to ensure vendors ship correctly.
Create and run reports for buyers as needed, including on-order and sales reports.
Organize and maintain merchandise samples and sample space for buyers, including returning samples to vendors.
Assist with Style Out and Strategy meeting preparation by gathering samples and preparing selling recaps.
Assist buyers with special projects as needed, such as recap projects, trend recaps, and trend boards.
Maintain positive relationships across different areas of the business, including global offices.

TJX Companies

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

TJX European Global Buying Office
A crucial part of our Company is represented by our Global Buying Offices, where resident buyers and sourcers purchase goods locally and scout regional markets looking for exciting products for our stores.
Global Buying Offices in Europe are present in Italy, UK, Portugal and Spain and we have Associates also in Poland and The Netherlands.

The Opportunity: Grow Your Career.

Our Merchandise Assistants provide diversified support for multiple buyers in a dynamic fast-paced work environment. Our Merchandise Assistants possess strong communication skills and act as a liaison between the Buyers, Internal Business Partners, and the Vendor Community. They must also possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail. They are resourceful and confident in problem solving. They must be able to work well independently as well as in a team.

Enters purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner for buyers across multiple departments
Follows up on late orders and upcoming shipments and completes balances as needed
Completes purchase order modifications including delivery extensions, cancellations, and cost & retail changes
Works internally to resolve issues (Accounts Payable, PO departments/chain moves, Planning, Distribution and Fulfillment Centers, etc.)
Communicates with vendors regarding PO modifications/changes, PO shipment statuses and other inquiries
Communicates with logistics to ensure vendors ship correctly
Creates and runs reports for buyers as needed (On Order, Sales, etc.)
Organizes and maintains merchandise samples and sample space for Buyers including returning samples to vendors
Assists in preparing for Style Out and Strategy meetings by gathering samples, preparing selling recaps, etc.
Assists Buyers with special projects as needed (i.e. recap projects, trend recaps, trend boards, etc.)
Maintains positive relationships across different areas of business including our global offices

Who We’re Looking For: You.

High School Diploma or equivalent
Self-directed, able to work independently yet collaborate as needed within Merchandise Operations and cross functionally
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, able to assess and tailor style to different personalities/needs
Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
High attention to detail, strong organizational and follow through skills
Able to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining a positive and professional demeanor
Able to build relationships, be personable, maintain a positive attitude and collaborate with others
Able to learn and adapt to new computer systems
Experience with Microsoft (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Power BI
Reliable Internet/WiFi connection required

As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address:

73 Clarendon Road

Location:

EUR Home Office Watford GB

About the Company

TJX

Runs off-price clothing and home goods stores

TJX runs off-price stores that sell brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories and home goods for less than department stores and malls charge, in the United States and abroad. Its best-known U.S. chains are T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, which shoppers visit often because each store's mix of labels and products changes from week to week. Instead of ordering fixed seasonal collections, its buyers purchase closeouts, canceled orders and excess production directly from brands, and TJX makes money by reselling those goods at markdowns while keeping its own buying costs low. TJX was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Framingham, MA
Founded: 1987

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