Merchandise Controller

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid holidays/vacation/sick

Scholarship program

Credit union

Cell phone discounts

401(k) Associate contributions

Smoking cessation support

Bereavement leave

Job summary

The TJX Companies, Inc. is seeking a Merchandising Support Associate in Secaucus, NJ area. You will liaise between DC Operations and Corporate Merchandising, ensuring timely delivery of priority merchandise and accurate product data in our systems.

You will monitor the SCAN system, send samples to Home Office teams, manage vendor returns, and maintain files for the Merchandising Department. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; 1–2 years of experience and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years merchandising experience.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized with multitasking ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and able to adjust to priority updates.
• Apparel retail management experience is a major plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion/Merchandising or Business/Management or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaison and problem solver between DC Operations & Corporate Merchandising Departments.
• Communicate product inflow details to DC Merchandise Control and Corporate HO Management.
• Oversee priority merchandise with store delivery timelines to ensure timely location and delivery.
• Monitor and audit internal system (SCAN) for accurate product information.
• Send samples and pictures of product to Home Office planning teams.
• Manage merchandise returns to vendors.
• Maintain all necessary files for Merchandising Department.
• Handle special projects as assigned.
• Be available for all DC shift schedules.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Apparel retail management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Merchandising or Business/Management or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TJ Maxx

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 be doing:

• Liaison and problem solver between Distribution Center (DC) Operations & Corporate Merchandising Departments
• Communicate information regarding product inflowing to the Distribution center to internal DC Merchandise Control Management and Corporate Home Office Management Associates
• Oversees the production of priority merchandise with specific store delivery timelines to ensure the right product, gets to the right location, at the right time in accordance with HO communication and deadlines
• Monitors and audits internal computer system (SCAN) to ensure product information is logged accurately
• Send samples and pictures of product to Home Office Corporate planning teams
• Manages the merchandise return to vender process
• Maintains all necessary files for the Merchandising Department.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Must be comfortable to work any shift schedules the DC operates

The Skills That Will Make YOU Successful

• 1 to 2 years of merchandising experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software with a focus on Word and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to priority updates
• Apparel retail management experience is a major plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion/Merchandising or Business/Management or equivalent experience

Shift

Sunday, Friday, Saturday 5:00am-5:30pm

Eligible for a shift differential

• Associate discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• smoking cessation support
• bereavement leave
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• credit union
• cell phone discounts
• 401(k) match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays/vacation/sick
• scholarship program

All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan, agreement or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address

1 Daffys Way

Location:

USA TJ Maxx 3PL (East) Lincoln North Bergen Campus

This position has a starting pay range of $20.95 to $28.25 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.