Merchandise Assistant Firenze

Merchandise Assistant
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

TJX is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the world, delivering great value to our customers through the combination of brand, fashion, price, and quality.

Our retail chains, present in nine countries, include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Winners, HomeGoods, Sierra, TK Maxx and Homesense.

A crucial part of our Company is represented by our Global Buying Offices, where resident buyers and sourcers purchase goods locally and scout regional markets looking for exciting products for our stores.

Global Buying Offices in Europe are present in Italy, UK, Portugal and we have Associates also in Poland and the Netherlands.

Come and Discover Different at TJX Global Buying Offices.

From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you'll find that it's so much more than a job.

When you're a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style.

Best of all?

They have a lot of fun doing it.

**JOB DESCRIPTION: MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT

**Key Responsibilities

- To assist Buyers in preparing for their Market week on a Monday by report printing, vendor information etc.

- Co-ordinate and communicate Buyers weekly itineraries.

- Support Buyers in writing orders and changing POs of non logistic/dating issues.

- Ensure that all samples are controlled in an effective and timely manner.

Work with Buyers to ensure production samples are received and dealt with appropriately.

Action removal of samples in a timely manner and appropriate manner.

- Support Buyers in the Market and act as point of contact.

- Assist the team with filing, keeping vendor information current and appropriate.

- To partner with buyers on key appointments to assist in order writing etc.

- Support the team with general administration (post, faxes, photocopying, setting up new buyers, expenses, holiday maintenance, etc).

- Organize travel for buying/intake teams.

- Support Buyers in preparation for style out, strategy and other meetings (strategy packs, mood boards, samples).

- Update vendor list, active and pursue.

- Provide research support to find new vendors via internet, magazines, etc.

- May be involved in business travelling based on Company's needs.

**Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

- Microsoft Office knowledge with specific focus on Excel.

- Strong organizational skills and able to juggle a number of constantly changing priorities

- Good communication skills in English language, both verbal and written

- Confident approach and able to work effectively with people at all levels

- Able to work effectively without close supervision

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