Merchandise Assistant

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:

A crucial part of our Company is represented by our Global Buying Offices, where our buying and sourcing teams purchase goods locally and scout regional markets looking for exciting products for our stores. Global Buying Offices in Europe are present in Portugal, Italy, UK, and we also have Associates in Spain, Poland and the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• Proficiency in Portuguese and English is essential
• Microsoft Office knowledge with specific focus on Excel
• Self-directed, able to work independently yet collaborate as needed within Merchandise Operations and cross functionally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to assess and tailor style to different personalities/needs