Assistant Buyer: Merchandising & Forecasting Pro

Macy's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Eight public holidays

Job summary

Macy's, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Buying team in driving sales, margins, and growth through strategic assortment planning and data-driven decision making.

This role emphasizes collaboration with finance, planning, and vendor partners to optimize inventory and profitability. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong merchandising knowledge, analytical ability, and effective communication across cross-functional teams within a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of merchandising concepts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to in-season forecasting and Rolling Operating Forecast (ROF).
• Collaborate with Financial Planning for forecasting insights.
• Provide performance analyses to assist in in-season item-level changes.
• Develop assortment strategies with the Buying Director.
• Negotiate with vendors for adjustments in quantities and ship dates.

Skills

Business Acumen

Merchandising

Collaboration and Communication

Analytical Skills

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

Technical Proficiency

Financial Understanding

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Macy's, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Buying team in driving sales, margins, and growth through strategic assortment planning and data-driven decision making.

This role emphasizes collaboration with finance, planning, and vendor partners to optimize inventory and profitability. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong merchandising knowledge, analytical ability, and effective communication across cross-functional teams within a dynamic retail environment.