Merchandise Assistant

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises - our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?

Posting Notes: VIA VESPASIANO DA BISTICCI, 4-6 Florence Florence 50136 

JOB DESCRIPTION: MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT 

JOB SUMMARY

Handle order input into the system and follow-up on orders and documentation. Assist Buyers to prepare their market week and related activities. Performs general office functions including faxing, copying, filing, preparing and sending samples package deliveries. Organizes reports for Buyers and Market Manager on a weekly basis or upon specific requests. Communicates Buyers’ weekly itineraries to Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchase orders functions consisting in preparing and check Buyers spreadsheets, write and send Buyers’ working tools (such as CIR or Buyers worksheets), and including all changes to be done in the system. Purchase orders follow up of selling results on weekly, monthly, seasonal basis. Produces sales analysis and all necessary spreadsheets.

Supports Buyers with general administration assistance and plays an important role when they are travelling. Assists Buyers with trips preparation, hotels and flights booking, and whatever is required, keeping a constant check on the logistics of the trips. 

Communicates accurately and effectively with Merchandise Assistants within the TJX Divisions, listens and acknowledges suggestions and problems.

May be involved in business travelling based on Company’s needs.

Oversees the flow of samples in and out of the office, checks the shipping bill of the samples and prepares customs paperwork in order to send samples abroad. When necessary, assists in pre and production samples process.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Proficient English knowledge, experience with computer systems and data entry skills.  Clerical background with good organization skills. Excellent verbal/writing skills and ability to communicate to all levels of staff. Flexibility and multi-tasking capabilities complete the profile.

LANGUAGES

Proficient English knowledge, other European languages represent a plus

Come Discover Different at TJX. 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 great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.