Administrative Assistant II - Merchandising

Job description

Success is always in style at TJX, a Fortune 100 company and the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Our retail chains include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense.

 

 

MM Administrative Assistant II

 

Job Description:

Provides support to a group of up to 2 DVP/Merchandise Managers. Support includes administrative functions such as organizing calendars, photocopying, filing, typing and mail and report distribution as well as phone coverage and travel arrangements. This administrative support also includes coordination and preparation of internal and external meetings up to attending to take notes and any post meeting follow up. Prepares and submits expense reports and files them accordingly.  Admin may initiate creation of additional tools based on business needs and knowledge of MM needs. Must maintain confidentiality.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

·  Assist MMs with business needs and tools to include pulling focus reports and OLVP (Cognos) reports and the development of reports and spreadsheets. Perform analysis as directed by MMs. (Strong Excel Required)
·  Coordinate all business travel for the MMs and in some cases their teams. This includes weekly travel to the market, comp shopping trips, international travel and any other travel that is business related.
·  Coordinate and prepare all necessary information for both internal and external meetings. This will include typing all memos before the meeting, creating notes, grids and spreadsheets for the meeting, attending meetings (when necessary) to take notes as well as recapping notes post-meeting and following up with any outstanding topics. Some analysis may be necessary during the pre and post steps.
·  Performs administrative tasks such as phone coverage, report and mail distribution, photocopying and filing.
·  Organizes calendars for the MMs and types up notes and memos on behalf of the MMs. May be responsible for typing buyer evaluations and must maintain confidentiality at all times
·  Prepares, submits and files expense reports accordingly.
·  Troubleshoot technology issues (i.e. iPhone, iPad, Laptop, etc.) and escalates issues to the appropriate parties.
·  Other business related duties as assigned.

 
Skills Required:

·  Must have strong Microsoft Office Skills (i.e. Work, Excel, Powerpoint) as well as knowledge of internal applications (PMC, Mainframe, Webviewer, Buyer Control File, etc.)
·  Must have following Excel Skills (Formulas, Pivot Tables, @sum, etc.)
·  Strong organizational skills
·  Flexibility and ability to reprioritize
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills
·  Ability to tailor communication styles to differing personalities and business needs
·  Strong attention to detail and accuracy
·  Ability to multi task and stay focused in a fast-paced environment
·  Positive and professional demeanor and ability to stay calm under pressure
·  Works independently and demonstrates initiative
·  Ability to problem solve

 

At TJX, we are proud that, for 40 years, we have been providing amazing value to our customers, but the merchandise we sell is just part of our story. We believe our Associates bring our business to life, and we aim to support you by making TJX a terrific place to work. We are committed to leveraging our differences, and believe that the diverse skills, experiences and background that you bring into the organization will help us continue to succeed.

 

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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.

Posting Notes: Framingham  || MA

Nearest Major Market: Framingham
Nearest Secondary Market: Boston
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