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:
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the selection, purchase and delivery of merchandise which adheres to the merchandise philosophy of quality, price, fashion and brand. Performs analysis to develop merchandise strategies and assortments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MARKET
* Understands and implements negotiating skills.
* Understands and determines value through the edit/selection process, evaluating fashion, quality, price and brand.
* Determines quantities to buy according to OTB guidelines at a department, class or item level, targeting buys to support events, features and specific store profiles.
* Identifies and executes incentive purchases, utilizing product and/or technical knowledge.
* Maintains knowledge of market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion as they relate to trends and key items; reacts accordingly to impact sales and gross margin.
* Develops and maintains market relationships and presence with new and existing vendors.
* Visits stores and competition to study and critique merchandise mix, price points, new labels and timeliness of merchandise.
* Pursues market for opportunistic purchases.
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
* Performs ongoing analyses to be used in developing merchandise strategies and assortments, utilizing available systems resources.
* Reviews on order to ensure competitive value and identify feature opportunities.
* Identifies needs and opportunities to determine a weekly market strategy.
* Prepares analysis, samples and information for strategy meetings.
ADMINISTRATION/PROBLEM RESOLUTION
* Writes and details purchase orders and is updated on follow up and deliveries.
* Manages multiple tasks; identifies and balances departmental priorities including vendor phone calls and correspondence.
* Manages incentive purchases through all stages of sample approval, ensuring quality standards.
* Manages Merchandise Assistants.
* Interacts with merchandising and support areas to solve problems.
INDIVIDUAL/INTERPERSONAL
* Creates and maintains a work environment which supports TJX Company values/policies of Open Door and Diversity.
* Treats others with dignity and respect and strengthens the business by supporting and aiding in the development of colleagues within Merchandising, within Planning and Allocation and across the business. Fosters and promotes an environment which encourages teamwork toward common goals.
* Identifies opportunities to develop Planning and Allocation associates in their department and in their business. Opportunities may include store visits, trend discussions, vendor negotiations, etc.
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