Merchandising Career Path (Summer 2026) EL

TJMaxx•Framingham, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

TJX Companies is a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer, offering opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. The company fosters a vibrant team that embraces diversity, collaboration, and employee development. This role is part of a structured career path starting in Planning and Allocation, with the potential to transition into Buying. The position includes 5 weeks of training in the Planning & Allocation School of Excellence (PASE) and offers a hybrid work model with relocation benefits for those who qualify. The Merchandising divisions, Planning & Allocation and Buying, work together to drive sales and profit. Buyers source globally from over 21,000 vendors to deliver value to customers, collaborating with Planning & Allocation to create a unique shopping experience. The role begins as an Allocation Analyst, responsible for driving sales by allocating product to stores and e-commerce sites.

Requirements

Self-starters with a strong foundation of strategic and analytical thinking
Students who have completed or are soon to be completed Bachelor's degree (all majors considered)
Genuine interest in corporate retail, product, and following trends
Sense of curiosity for an ever-changing retail landscape
Entrepreneurial spirit
Excellent communicators who work well in teams
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including Excel (i.e., pivot tables, charts, v-look up, etc.)
Ability to think critically and creatively solve problems
Proven leadership abilities and a strong work ethic
Detail oriented
Reliable transportation is required as TJX is not easily accessible by public transportation
A variable work schedule is part of the role and based on the needs of the business
May need to travel to area stores/local vendors, different offices, or work hours that do not coincide with others or the public transportation schedule

Responsibilities

Analyze sales trends and reports to anticipate consumer buying patterns and product trends
Create and implement allocation strategies for stores and/or e-commerce sites
Ensure the right merchandise gets to the right stores at the right time for multi-million-dollar product classifications
Visit TJX stores and competitors to analyze/evaluate the product mix
Resolve merchandise issues with Distribution Centers, Buyers, and Vendors