Merchandising Career Path (Fall 2025 & Winter 2026)

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 StoresTJ 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 familya Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

What You'll Discover

Career growth opportunities Structured career path starting in Planning and Allocation with the opportunity to transition into Buying

5 weeks of training in our Planning & Allocation School of Excellence (PASE)

Inclusive culture where all Associates feel welcomed, valued, and engaged

Challenging, collaborative, team-based environment

Opportunity to make an impact and contribute to a specific team

Hybrid work model and relocation 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 give you a head start on a long-term career in Merchandising. At TJX, Merchandising is comprised of two divisions Planning & Allocation and Buying; together they work to drive sales and increase profit.

Our Buyers are global travelers, sourcing from a universe of over 21,000 vendors and more than 100 countries to deliver amazing merchandise at an exciting value to our customers every day. They collaborate with Planning & Allocation to create the treasure hunt experience that we're known for.

Your career will begin in Planning & Allocation as an Allocation Analyst. In this role, you will be assigned to a specific product area and will be empowered to help drive sales by allocating the exciting mix of product that our Buyers have purchased.

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
• Ensure the right merchandise gets to the right stores at the right time for several multi-million-dollar product classifications
• Visit TJX stores and competitors to analyze / evaluate the product mix
• Resolve merchandise issues with our Distribution Centers, Buyers, and Vendors

With our corporate office located in Framingham, MA, reliable transportation is required as TJX is not easily accessible by public transportation. A variable work schedule is part of the role and based on the needs of the business. You may need to travel to area stores / local vendors, different offices, or work hours that do not coincide with others or the public transportation schedule.

Who We Are Looking For

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 have :

What To Expect From Our Interview Process

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.

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.