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Buyers Assistant (Allocation Analyst)

AT The TJX Companies, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc.

Buyers Assistant (Allocation Analyst)

Sydney, Australia

At TJX Australia, 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 Processing Centers, Corporate Offices, or our TK Maxx Retail Stores, 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's on Offer?

Known internally as an Allocation Analyst, you start on the journey to a structured career path and the potential for growth in Merchandise Planning and Allocation, Fashion Buying and Management.

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We know that successful retailing requires a unique set of skills, so when you join, we offer the TJX Australia Planning and Allocations School of Excellence (PASE) Program. The Program is an intensive classroom and on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring on everything from implementing shipping strategies to allocating merchandise - all to prepare you to drive millions of dollars in business.

Who are TK Maxx?

We are TJX Australia, operating TK Maxx in Australia. We're part of The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price retailer of apparel and homewares in the U.S. and worldwide - with over 4,700 stores in 9 countries. We offer customers great value on a rapidly changing assortment of brand name and designer merchandise every day. Our mission is to deliver great value to our customers every day, which we achieve through the work of our growing and developing team.

What does an Allocation Analyst do?

  • Create an optimal product mix at department/category/store level through interpretation of numerical/demographic/market data, and the allocation of goods
  • Analyse the business and through partnership with Planning Managers, Planners, Buyers, and peers, creates weekly shipping strategies. Use reporting tools and consider various factors including historical sales, store volume, store size, demographics and market trends to ensure the right product is allocated to the right stores at the right time
  • Partner with Buyers to assess merchandise mix and build product strategies
  • Monitor store performance to ensure sales and inventory turnover targets are being met
  • Communicate observations, ideas and recommendations to business partners at all levels within the organisation

What are TK Maxx looking for?

  • Passionate individuals who are work-ready, and have a drive to grow and develop their career
  • Innovative thinkers that like a challenge. Someone who is action-oriented, loves to learn, thrives on being creative, is willing to speak up and who is passionate about what they do
  • An interest in working with fashion, merchandise (products) and the retail industry
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand, interpret qualitative and quantitative data to aid in effective decision-making
  • Strong problem-solving skills which include the ability to respond to inquiries as well as the ability to effectively and efficiently resolve issues
  • Superior interpersonal abilities to perform effectively in a collaborative and team-oriented environment

We're all about our people. That's why when you join, you'll begin a Journey of Personal Discovery and Development.

As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address:
Level 3 189 O'Riordan Street

Location:
AUS Home Office Mascot NSW

Remote Type:

Client-provided location(s): Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
Job ID: TJX-TJCOGLOBALREQ1986EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program