Associate Planner

We’re looking for an Associate Planner to join our dynamic team! This role is pivotal in crafting strategic sales and inventory plans to drive profitability while ensuring department priorities are met. Enjoy a rewarding career with us, where your insights will shape our merchandise strategy, contribute to our success, and support your growth across merchandising.

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 journey will begin in Planning & Allocation as an Associate Planner.

​​Why Work With Us?​  

• We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture.   
• Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.   

• Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, including a Health Care Spending Account, Retirement Savings Program, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources   
• A competitive vacation package, paired with a Vacation Trade Program that allows you to opt in for an extra week.    
• Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.  
• Exciting career paths with growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement to support your career progression.   
• Discover innovative amenities at our eco-friendly corporate office, along with the flexibility and balance of our hybrid work model.  

What You'll Do: 

In this role, you will analyze sales performance and monitor emerging market trends to identify and capitalize on business opportunities 1 to 6 months in advance. Your insights will help drive sales growth and ensure alignment with the broader merchandise strategy. Key responsibilities include supporting the development of both in‑season and pre‑season plans that bring the department’s strategic vision to life by:

• Leading analysis and preparing financial results for quarterly Merchant strategy meetings
• Identifying opportunities and risks of department plans 
• Developing and presenting recommendations on sales, inventory and flow plans for future events 
• Visiting stores and competition to evaluate and critique product mix for brands, fashion, quality, and price, sharing findings and developing recommendations to implement with merchant team and other business partners 
• Supporting shipping strategies by identifying merchandise flow opportunities and risks; provideing recommendations to problem solve 
• Providing support and coaching to Allocation Analysts; advice and guidance to team members on day-to-day key activities; mentors, trains and is a resource to answer questions and discuss best practices 

​​About You:​  

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in Retail Planning & Allocation preferred (or equivalent) 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to provide solutions; ability to leverage prior experience and adapt quickly to the changing work environment to make effective decisions, revise business strategies to support the vision of the department 
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills with ability to influence business partners, to build and maintain collaborative relationships to effectively identify business opportunities 
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing needs of the business, and changing priorities 
• Good people management skills including coaching, providing advice and guidance to Associates to resolve problems; discuss and share best practices 

​If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a place where every day is a chance to make a difference.