Merchandise/Buying 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:
Merchandise/Buying Assistant
The Opportunity: Grow Your Career.
Our Merchandise/Buying 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, 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

Reliable Internet/WiFi connection required

Location: Florence / Milan

Address:

Location:
EUR Italy Buying Office

Questa posizione ha un intervallo retributivo iniziale previsto compreso tra 27,400.00 € e 35,560.00 €. La remunerazione iniziale effettiva è determinata da una serie di fattori, tra cui skill, qualifiche ed esperienza pertinenti.