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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Buyers in preparing for their Market week
* Co-ordinate and communicate Buyers weekly itineraries
* Support Buyers in writing orders and updating POs
* Manage and track product samples efficiently
* Support Buyers in the Market and act as point of contact.
* Maintain vendor information and assist with filing
* Join key appointments to support order writing
* Support the team with general administration (post, faxes, photocopying, setting up new buyers, expenses, holiday maintenance, etc).
* Organize travel for buying/intake teams.
* Support Buyers in preparing for style out, strategy and other meetings (strategy packs, mood boards, samples).
* May be involved in business travelling based on Company's needs.
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Microsoft Office knowledge with specific focus on Excel.
* Strong organizational skills and able to juggle a number of constantly changing priorities
* Good communication skills in English language, both verbal and written
* Confident approach and able to work effectively with people at all levels
* Able to work effectively without close supervision
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.