Merchandise Assistant - Milan

TJX Companies

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

Merchandise Assistant

The Opportunity: Grow Your Career.

Job Summary

Our Merchandise Assistants provide diversified support for multiple buyers in a dynamic fast‑paced work environment. They possess strong communication skills and act as a liaison between the Buyers, Internal Business Partners, and the Vendor Community. They must also possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail. They are resourceful, confident in problem solving, and able to work well independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Enter purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner for buyers across multiple departments
• Follow up on late orders and upcoming shipments and complete balances as needed
• Complete purchase order modifications including delivery extensions, cancellations, and cost & retail changes
• Work internally to resolve issues (Accounts Payable, PO departments/chain moves, Planning, Distribution and Fulfillment Centers, etc.)
• Communicate with vendors regarding PO modifications/changes, PO shipment statuses and other inquiries
• Communicate with logistics to ensure vendors ship correctly
• Create and run reports for buyers as needed (On Order, Sales, etc.)
• Organize and maintain merchandise samples and sample space for Buyers, including returning samples to vendors
• Assist in preparing for Style Out and Strategy meetings by gathering samples, preparing selling recaps, etc.
• Assist Buyers with special projects as needed (i.e. recap projects, trend recaps, trend boards, etc.)
• Maintain positive relationships across different areas of business, including our global offices

Who We Are Looking For

Experience with computer systems and data entry skills. Clerical background with good organization skills. Excellent verbal/writing skills and the ability to communicate to all levels of staff. Flexibility and multi‑tasking capabilities complete the profile.

Languages

Proficient Italian & English language knowledge; other European languages represent a plus.

Location

Milan

Address

EUR Italy Buying Office

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Retail