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Macy's · 1 day ago

Associate Merchandise Planner

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$78K/yr - $130K/yr

Macy's is a storied retail company with a rich history spanning over 160 years. They are seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner who will support the strategic development and execution of buying frameworks for a designated category, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with top-line strategic and financial objectives.

Consumer GoodsFashionRetail

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Hertz

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director to develop and execute the buying framework for the designated category

Work closely with cross-functional teams to align with strategic and financial objectives

Assist in conducting thorough analyses of pre-market, in-market, and post-market activities

Support crafting and implementing Private Brand line plans, considering historical performance and adoption rates

Contribute to style outs to ensure alignment with customer preferences and market trends

Assist in overseeing the allocation process, confirming store matrix, and applying Min/Max at the Style level

Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration within the Assortment Planning team

Support the development of by-store sales and turn plans aligned with annual financial targets

Assist in inspecting receipt flow plans, addressing variances with Financial Planning

Contribute to defining clustering strategies considering channel, tier/climate differences by category

Participate in building and maintaining category C-1 in coordination with the Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM)

Support the assessment of current season performance and determining future season replenishment assortment

Assist in establishing bottoms-up targets for key-item volume drivers, trends, and newness

Provide support in owning Private Brand line plans, adjusting based on historical category performance

Assist in evaluating breadth, depth, and productivity of the assortment

Collaborate in finalizing the 'shopping list' composition prior to market appointments

Collaborate in quantifying Buyer's curated assortment by brand, style, channel, and store cluster

Ensure alignment with cluster financial targets and assortment framework

Assist in identifying duplication across styles and vendors during the style out process

Support conducting style outs in NuOrder or within the market cycle based on system capabilities

Contribute to addressing key style out questions, including customer attributes and tier differences

Assist in finalizing necessary changes after style out and Buy Review; support sending orders for allocation

Participate in discussions led by the Senior Director, Assortment Planning, reviewing each Assortment Wedge

Contribute to discussions on top goals, risk and upside assessment, clustering strategy, breadth and depth philosophy, and key door initiatives

Collaborate within the Assortment Planning team to support the quantification process

Be prepared to attend market appointments in the absence of the Assortment Director

Provide support in conducting style outs in NuOrder, addressing key questions related to customer attributes and tier differences

Assist in confirming the store matrix and applying Min/Max at the Style level during the allocation process

Contribute to confirming the store matrix as the first part of the allocation process

Assist in applying Min/Max at the Style level to ensure appropriate depth

Support in EDI allocations to vendors at least 30 days prior to In-DC dates

Collaborate in inspecting receipt availability before releasing orders

Qualification

Analytical SkillsRetail KnowledgeQuantitative SkillsTechnology ProficiencyPlanningOrganizationCollaborationCommunicationDecision-Making

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field

Proficiency in analyzing sales data, turn plans, and financial targets to inform assortment planning decisions

Ability to collaborate within the Assortment Planning team and contribute to a culture of excellence and collaboration

Understanding of retail concepts, including assortment planning, private brand line plans, and allocation processes

Proficient in quantitative analysis, including building and maintaining category C-1, assessing current season performance, and determining future season replenishment assortment

Strong organizational skills to assist in the development of by-store sales and turn plans, inspection of receipt flow plans, and management of key processes in pre-market, in-market, and post-market phases

Familiarity with relevant tools and systems, such as NuOrder and EDI systems, to conduct style outs, confirm store matrix, and apply Min/Max at the Style level

Strong decision-making skills, particularly in finalizing necessary changes after style out and Buy Review and supporting in sending orders for allocation

Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision

Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs