Buying Intelligence Analyst

The TJX Companies, Inc; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is searching for a Buying Intelligence Analyst in Watford on a 12-month FTC. The role involves providing analytical and statistical reporting for the Buying community, collaborating with various operational teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, advanced knowledge in Excel and Power BI, and experience in stakeholder presentations. Flexible hybrid working is offered, along with generous benefits including discounts and ongoing development opportunities. The closing date for applications is 9th January 2026.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Ongoing learning opportunities

Wellbeing support

Pension and life assurance schemes

Campus-style office with amenities

Qualifications

• Ability to produce analytical reports and trend analysis.
• Capacity to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Attention to detail in reporting and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regular reporting to the Buying team.
• Identify trends and opportunities in data.
• Build presentations for the Buying Operations team.

Skills

Strong analytical mind

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI

Stakeholder presentations

Strong interpersonal communication

Tools

PowerQuery

SharePoint

Job description

TJX Europe At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

Job Description: The Role We are looking for a Buying Intelligence Analyst on a 12 month FTC. This role is a central part of Buying and Buying Operations at TJX Europe, it requires an independent, high-level viewpoint and operates at pace while working closely with partners across the business. The Buying Intelligence Analyst needs to be able to work in a fast‑paced environment helping to deliver business‑critical reports and analysis. They will be responsible for providing analytical and statistical reporting for the wider Buying community whilst remaining flexible to business need. The individual must be highly motivated, be able to use their initiative to decipher complex information, produce ad‑hoc reports/ information as well as delivering trend analysis and data that inform and support business decision making and strategy. The role offers an opportunity to be exposed to AVPs, VPs and the SVP’s of Buying, as well as a chance to build relationships with partners in IT, Finance, Merchandising and Logistics. The analyst within this team will gain a unique insight into the topline trading of the business.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for providing regular reporting to the Buying team and the wider by working collaboratively with the Buying Operations Business Partner and other functions (i.e. logistics, merchandising, finance etc.)
• Develop, deliver and analyse reports in collaboration with the Buying Operations team, the wider Buying Community and cross functional Business Partners
• Deliver ad‑hoc reporting for business needs with pace and agility. Maintaining a flexible approach re‑prioritising where appropriate with Buying Intelligence Manager to deliver workload
• Support, drive and deliver Buying Operations RPA strategy
• Provide updates on progress of initiatives
• Communicate, update and support teams across Global Buying Offices
• Identify trends and opportunities in historic reporting as well as the wider market to forecast and analyse future trends
• Build and develop relationships with Business Partners throughout the organisation
• Build presentations, updates and meeting support material for the Buying Operations team
• Ability to prioritise and execute the daily activities in a timely manner whilst remaining flexible to business need.
• Support the execution of the future strategy of the function
• Be responsible for output logs for Robotics, being the point person for escalation and resolve issues as necessary.
• Be supportive and reactive to all on‑going projects and changes within the Business needs; attention to detail and using your own initiative to drive results.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mind with advanced Excel and PowerQuery skills
• Demonstratable knowledge of multiple platforms (e.g Power BI, creating and enhancing dashboards, SharePoint)
• Strategic and curious mindset
• Stakeholder presentations - Powerpoint
• Storytelling through data
• Broad thinking
• Ability to balance structure of weekly routines along with ad‑hoc needs.
• Attention to detail to be able to proof accuracy of reporting and problem solve errors.
• Capacity to work independently to prioritize and execute all required weekly/monthly tasks to a good standard and within deadlines.
• Be able to partner closely with the Buying Intelligence team to offer support to the other analyst(s), as well as the wider team with varying ad‑hoc and weekly tasks.
• Drives own development; has an awareness of their own development areas and come along to 1 to 1's with reflections, strengths, and areas of improvement to help build their own self‑awareness.
• Ability to interpret data and present as relevant information, tailored to the specific audience
• Strong interpersonal & both verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of Buying, Logistics, PC's and Store processes (top line)

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is valued
• Access to wellbeing support and resources
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Opportunities to grow your career across our global business
• A vibrant, campus‑style head office in the heart of Watford — featuring a subsidised canteen, onsite gym, free parking, and just a short walk from Watford Junction Station

Address: 73 Clarendon Road, Location: EUR Home Office Watford GB

Closing date for all applications: 9th January 2026.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

You must have the legal right to work in the country that you are applying to.