Merchandising Internship Program (Framingham, MA)

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: What   you’ll   discover during a Summer Internship at   TJX:   Inclusive culture where all Associates feel welcome, valued, and engaged   Challenging, collaborative, team-based environment   Opportunity to make an impact and contribute to a specific team   Career growth opportunities – with successful completion of this experience, you may be presented a future offer to return to TJX   Volunteer, executive-led speaker series, and networking events   Hybrid work model   – housing benefits for those who qualify   What   you’ll   do:   Our Off-Price business model is unlike any other retailer, so   we’ll   make sure you have the right classroom and on-the-job training to show you what a long-term career in Merchandising can look like. At TJX, Merchandising is   comprised   of two divisions – Planning & Allocation and Buying ; together , they work to drive our sales & increase profit.    Our Buyers are global travelers, sourcing from a universe of over 2 1 ,000 vendors and more than 100 countries to deliver amazing merchandise at an exciting value to our customers every day.    Our Planning & Allocation teams manage the day-to-day management of our retail chains by analyzing financial data,   anticipating   customer buying   patterns   and managing inventory levels to create the treasure hunt experience we are known for.   Our Merchandising Internship opportunities exist in our Corporate Home Office in   Framingham, MA .    As a Merchandising Intern you will be assigned to either   Planning & Allocation or Buying , and your responsibilities may include:   Analyze sales trends and reports to   anticipate   consumer buying patterns and product trends   Create and implement allocation strategies for our stores and / or e-commerce sites   Accompany Buyers on local, virtual, or on-site vendor visits   Strategize with Buyers before vendor visits and debrief post-visit   Visit stores to analyze our product mix as well as our competitors   Resolve merchandise issues with our Distribution Centers, Buyers, and Vendors   With our   corporate office   located   in   Framingham, MA , TJX is not easily accessible by public transportation. Candidates   are responsible for   ensuring they have a dependable means of transportation to and from the office and traveling as needed for the role. A variable work schedule is part of the position and based on business needs. You may need to travel to area stores, local vendors, or other office locations, and work hours may not always align with others and public transportation schedules.   Who we are looking for:   We are looking for students who are self-starters that have   a strong foundation   of strategic and analytical thinking and are eager to put them to use in the world of business. Specifically, we are looking for students who are:   Current Sophomores & Juniors   Genuine interest in a career in Corporate Retail / Merchandising   Additional   qualifications include:   Genuine interest in retail, Merchandising Career Path, 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 to solve problems   Proven leadership abilities and a strong work ethic   Detail oriented   What to expect from our interview process:   Learn more about TJX by attending recruiting events. Click here to explore and register for our virtual sessions.   Apply through the TJX Careers website by scanning the QR code below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.   Below are the steps in the process for our Merchandising opportunities. Moving through each step of the process below is based on individual performance.    Virtual one - way interview through HireVue    Virtual business scenario and online assessment   Virtual behavioral interviews   Potential Offer to join the TJX Family!   In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be   required   to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.   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: 770 Cochituate Rd Location: USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd