Merchandising Co-op Program (July-Dec 2026)

About the position

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 semester long Co-op at TJX: Opportunity to make an impact and contribute to a specific team Networking and interacting with all levels of management and participating in informative workshops, projects, and team-building events Inclusive culture where all Associates feel welcome, valued, and engaged Career growth opportunities – with successful completion of this experience, you may be presented a future offer to return to TJX! Hybrid work model – housing stipend 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 22,000 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 Co-op opportunities exist in our Corporate Home Office in Framingham, MA

Responsibilities

  • Assigned to Planning & Allocation or Buying
  • 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

Requirements

  • Current Sophomores, & Juniors
  • Genuine interest in a career in Retail / Merchandising
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Ability to think critically and creatively solve problems
  • Genuine interest in retail, product, and in following trends
  • Excellent communicators who work well in teams
  • Proven leadership abilities and a strong work ethic
  • Sense of curiosity for an ever-changing retail landscape
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Detail oriented
  • Proficient Excel skills (i.e., pivot tables, charts, v-look up, etc.)
  • Eligible to participate in a 4-6 month Co-op Program
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model – housing stipend for those who qualify
  • Career growth opportunities – with successful completion of this experience, you may be presented a future offer to return to TJX!
  • In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.
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