Merchandising & Buying European Placement at TJX Europe

Where: United Kingdom

Deadline: September 3, 2019

Type: Placement Year

About the Company:

Main business: : Retail, sales and purchasing

You’ll plug directly into the thrill of life with TJX Companies, Inc. - a global retail phenomenon with over 3,600 stores in nine countries across three continents and over 216,000 associates. We have an annual turnover of over $30.9 billion, globally (FY16) and we are excited about our opportunities for the future and confident in our ability to grow to be a $40 billion company (although we won’t stop there!).

About the Role:

On this exciting 12-month placement, you’ll gain experience of both Merchandising & Buying to fully understand how your work impacts our results and how key the partnership between the two truly is. You will also see how our entrepreneurial approach delivers exceptional value to our customers both online and in store.

You’ll start with a comprehensive induction that combines classroom learning with store visits, team meetings and workshops. With the support of a huge network including your manager, mentor and buddy, you’ll start to develop the relationship skills and technical know-how of our people.

Then you’ll put what you’ve learned into practice. Your time will be spent in Merchandising as an Allocation Analyst driving sales by analysing sales patterns, anticipating trends and spotting opportunities and risks in partnership with Merchandisers and Buyers. You’ll also have opportunities to spend time in the market with experienced Buyers discovering how we source, plan and buy every day of the year. You will have real impact, ownership, accountability and the opportunity to work in a fun, fast paced exciting environment.

Requirements:

  • About to undergo a 12-month Industrial Placement as part of your third year of any sandwich degree course
  • Curiosity and passion for our business and retail
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Ability to build strong and trusting relationships
  • The ability to think outside the box and take risks
  • Flexibility, able to thrive in a constantly changing environment where decisions happen quickly

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply please visit Career Connect and search Reference ID 'ONA32'