Merchandise Assistant

8 months ago

Watford, United Kingdom TJX Companies Full time

TJX is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the world, delivering great value to our customers through the combination of brand, fashion, price, and quality. Our retail chains, present in nine countries, include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Winners, HomeGoods, Sierra, TK Maxx and Homesense.

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 we have Associates also in Poland and the Netherlands.

Come and Discover Different at TJX Global Buying Offices. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

**The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of 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 Are Looking For: You**
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- English proficiency
- 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
- 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 to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

**What's In It For You?

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