TJX Careers – Buying and Merchandising Apprentice

Job Description:

As a Loss Prevention Officer, the protection of people and profit is fundamental. You will be focused on deterring loss on the salesfloor and act as an ambassador for the loss prevention function in a customer facing role. You will also be able to remain calm and professional under pressure.

Job Responsibilities:

• At TJX we want YOU, we are offering you the opportunity to join us as a Buying Administration Apprentice.  You will gain a Level 4 qualification whilst working in a fast paced, energetic and diverse Buying Operations Team.  Apprenticeships give you the chance to earn whilst you learn!
• Your studies will be at the Fashion Retail Academy who have for the last 15 years, successfully delivered fashion and retail courses to over 11,000 students. At the end of your studies you would have gained an industry-recognised Apprenticeship Standard.
• You will be working within a large community in our Buying Operations function who support the Buyers and partner with our Merchandising teams. You will support the buying teams with purchase order writing, flow of goods, vendor meetings, strategy and style out preparation, create and run department reports, sample coordination and any other ad hoc administration duties.
• You’ll be working with friendly, passionate people. Supported by a  Buying Operations buddy will show you the ropes, plus you’ll have a supervisor who will support you on your journey developing role relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours, and you will be part of a cohort with other apprenticeships the same boat!
• Training at the Fashion Retail Academy will take place twice a month. You’ll be working towards an accredited Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification in Buying and Merchandising. Off the job training and learning delivered by us throughout the course within our Head Office and our Stores.
• Our apprenticeship Programme takes approximately 18-24 months to complete this is where you’ll get to experience Retail in real time. Giving you the skills to develop and further your career. Learn how to be a Buyers Assistant. You’ll be coached and mentored throughout our programme and by the time you’ve finished, you’ll be ready to take on the role in Buying Operations, or even a step towards the Graduate Scheme, as well as the option to  work in other functions across the business.

Job Requirements:

• Good communication skills
• Driven and motivated
• PowerPoint, Word, Excel experience
• Committed, reliable with excellent attention to detail
• Enthusiastic & passionate
• Relationship building skills
• Flexible with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Keen to learn
• Able to self-manage daily tasks with several constantly changing priorities
• Ability to multitask in a high volume and fast paced environment

Job Details:

Company: TJ Maxx

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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