Merchandising Co-op Program | January-June 2027

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 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 to expect - Resumes will be reviewed and if you are selected for interviews, we will reach out to you directly. 
 

/ Shuttle transportation benefit is offered by TJX for Northeastern Co-op students to/ from Boston to our Home Office in Framingham, MA and Marlborough, MA. Buses depart from and drop off at 120 Forsyth Street (near Shillman Hall).
 

TJX is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retail worldwide, and Merchandising is the heart of our business. In fact, no other team impacts our bottom line more. We believe that we operate one of the most flexible business models in the world. And it's that flexibility has enabled us to succeed through various economic and retail environments year after year.

If you are interested in a career in Retail Merchandising, this is the program for you. This is the time to Discover Different.  
 

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
 

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. 
 

As a Merchandising Co-op, your responsibilities may include:

/ 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
 

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for students who are 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 current students who are:

/ Current Sophomores, & Juniors
/ Genuine interest in a career in Retail / Merchandising
 

Additional qualifications include:

/ 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.)
 

What to expect from our interview process:

/ Virtual business scenario
/ Virtual behavioral interviews
/ Potential Offer to join the TJX Family!

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.

Address:

550 Cochituate Road

Location:

USA Home Office Framingham MA 550 Cochituate Rd