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TJX Europe

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centres, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

About the Program

Continuous improvement is abusiness strategy that involves the evaluation and revision of processes, methods and practices. The goal of continuous improvement is to make periodic changes to increase the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of business operationsusing key tools from Lean Six Sigma.

What You'll Do

As a 12 month placement, your main responsibilities will include:
Participating in process improvement projects, leveraging Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology, including scoping, defining, prioritizing projects, identifying project metrics, developing control plans to ensure project delivers gains that are continuous and sustainable with results that are measurable and validated developing pilot plans as needed
Responsible for supporting research that identifies improvement opportunities, including identifying, testing, and developing and implementing sustainable improvement strategies to improve productivity and efficiencies that supports current and future business needs
Providing planning support using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) project roadmap includes identifying project metrics, providing methods to validate project solutions, deliver measurable and validated results and develop control plans to ensure project gains are continuous and sustainable
Serving as an internal consultant on assigned projects to assist with identifying improvement opportunities and providing recommendations that includes defining Voice of the Customer, overseeing data collection, analysis, testing
Collaborating with TJX Europe departments where there is impact to operational efficiencies, analysing data based on metrics, providing quantitative and qualitative observations, and developing recommendations based on findingsWhat We're Looking For
Working towards Bachelor's degree in Business Management/ Engineering/Science (preferred, not essential)
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and DMAIC methodology; LSSGreen and/or Yellow belt training an asset
Demonstrated project management skills including structured project methodologies (i.e. determining needs, researching existing programs, etc.); utilizing multiple sources of information to develop well-structured business recommendations preparing and maintaining detailed development plans for projects; determining project specifications; understanding and applying principles of project control; and knowledge of and ability to use project reporting systems
Good analytical and critical thinking skills to provide solutions; ability to leverage prior experience and adapt quickly to the changing work environment tomake effective decisions, revise business strategies to support the vision of the organization
Demonstrated problem solving skills including analysis of information (i.e. requirements; description of problems.); provide solutions with cost implications to effectively resolve issues and execute strategic solutions
Good organizational development skills including change management, time management; ability to implement and manage details, prioritize, multi-task and sometimes work under time pressure; ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to read, write and interpret information accurately.
Ability to develop and build relationships with internal and external partners, influence team membersand help prioritize activities and resources to meet the organization's needs; build rapport and credibility to be a trusted advisor
Demonstrated people management skills including coaching, providing advice and guidance to Associates to resolve issues/problems, evaluating performance and providing feedback to team members.
Good understanding of financial planning, business tools and reports to make business recommendationsSkills/Knowledge
Strong computer skills including MS Office - Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access; VBA and SharePoint knowledge/experience an asset.
Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical software such as Minitab
Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable results
Problem solving ability- Lean or Six Sigma
Interact and partner with all levels of the organization up to Manager and Manager of
Project ManagementWhat we offer

At TJX Europe, we believe in supporting our associates to thrive both professionally and personally. Here's what you can expect:
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is valued
Access to wellbeing support and resources
Pension and life assurance schemes
Opportunities to grow your career across our global business
Hybrid working model with flexibility
A vibrant, campus-style head office in the heart of Watford-featuring a subsidised canteen, onsite gym, free parking, and just a short walk from Watford Junction StationApplication Process

Online application > Psychometric Online Tests > Online Video Interview > Assessment Centre or In Person Interview

You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to.

As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address:
73 Clarendon Road

Location:
EUR Home Office Watford GB