Distribution Merchandise Control Internship | Phoenix, AZ
About The Position
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: What You’ll Discover: It’s All About The Merchandise Flow. / Hands-on experience in a worldwide logistics operation responsible for millions of units in inventory / Environment with an emphasis on problem solving to increase efficiency / Extensive on-the-job training to facilitate learning with ongoing mentorship from leaders / Career growth opportunities into a long-term merchandise controller career / Support in execution, delivery, and achievement of operational business goals and objectives / Exposure to the full product life cycle and how merchandise flows into our stores nationwide What You’ll Do: Never The Same Day Twice. Our approach to Merchandising is unlike any other retailer. From day one and throughout the entire 12-week paid summer internship you will experience classroom and on-the-job training that will help you understand how our business works and how Merchandising impacts the bottom line. Throughout the summer you’ll be exposed to professional development, networking, and volunteer events to provide you with a well-rounded TJX experience. Additionally, you will work on a process improvement project and give a final presentation to Distribution Services executive team members upon the completion of your internship.
Requirements
- Candidates with a genuine curiosity about a long-term career within merchandise control, supply chain, and operations
- Rising Juniors and Seniors currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program or students enrolled in 2-year degree program
- Available for the full duration of the summer internship program
- Genuine interest and curiosity surrounding product and merchandise
- Strong analytical problem solvers
- Shown leadership experience and strong communication
- The confidence and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
- Ability to learn the business and strong work ethic
- Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule depending on business needs
Responsibilities
- Support a global network of leaders charged with positioning TJX to deliver value to our customers every day
- Develop an understanding of Merchandise Control Flow and Distribution/Fulfillment Operations
- Support merchandise leaders with plans set by Merchandising, Planning, and Allocations Teams
- Resolve and troubleshoot merchandise issues with Operations, Merchandise Control, and Vendors
- Influence strategic decisions to help improve distribution/merchandise operations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
