Overview:
The Merchandise Assistant is responsible for supporting all sourcing and buying activities for Home products within the Home Department. The role will be responsible for coordinating the administrative workflow from placement to shipment and assistance in sourcing new vendors, visiting new and existing manufacturers/factories when required. He/she will assist in market research and coordinate visits at trade fairs, vendor visits and exhibitions. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with less than 3 years’ experience eager to grow fast and looking for an organization that provides a clear career path.
Candidates with higher level of experience will be considered for Associate Market Representative.

Core Leadership Competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Strong Personal Character and Integrity
• Informal Influencing and Building Networks

Job Responsibilities:

• Support all of the sourcing and buying activities of assigned category, work with sourcing specialist, manager and all partners to execute. 
• Support workflow and coordinate vendor site visits for assigned category.  
• Assist to strategically source and follow program guidelines to meet established goals for assigned category.  
• Order follow up and all administrative tasks from placement to shipment.  
• Assist in market research and coordinate all merchant visits at trade fairs, vendor visits and exhibitions for market sector. Prepare and follow up after each visit and show. Understand and articulate the business.  
• Assist to source new vendors as needed, research and visit new and existing manufacturers, factories required. 
• Involve in evaluating each source with the intent of building a long-term business relationship, while guiding them to meet the TJX fashion, quality and value requirements.  
• Work closely with team, vendors and global partners on buying calendars, merchandise categories, and production schedules. Negotiate appropriately.  
• Ensure inspection programs and all company compliance guidelines are followed with regard to sourcing

Job Requirements:

• University graduate with working experience in sourcing or related field in buying office, agent or well-known importer.  
• Fluent/Native English skills able to converse, write and comprehend English and strong Mandarin Chinese; other language or Chinese dialects a plus.  
• Understanding of sourcing for home categories in U.S., Canada, or UK retail market; understanding of manufacturing principles with some familiarity in materials, production process or U.S. customs and International logistics and trade. 
• Must uphold the highest level integrity; reference checks will be conducted. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability build both internal and external relationships 
• Able to work independently, problem solve, recommend and implement solutions 
• Passionate in products and knowledgeable in latest market trends. 
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial.
• Willing and able to frequently travel to China and other parts of the world to explore sourcing opportunities.

For applications, submit an online application by clicking Apply Now.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be treated with strict confidence and be used exclusively for recruitment purpose. Applicants who are not contacted for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

A Global Off-Price Retailer

The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, is ranked 85 among Fortune 500 companies. TJX operates TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post and Homesense, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; TK Maxx in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands and tkmaxx.com in the U.K., Homesense in the U.K. and Ireland, as well as TK Maxx in Australia. With more than 4,500 stores in nine countries and four e-commerce sites, we are a global, off-price retailer delivering great value to our customers through the combination of brand, fashion, price, and quality. We welcome you to visit us at www.tjx.com.