Assistant Merchandise Planner, Backstage

Macy's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established retail leader where your analytical skills will drive assortment optimization and contribute to sales growth. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with Merchants, ensuring that product assortments align with strategic objectives. You will analyze product performance, monitor vendor effectiveness, and create insightful reports to guide decision-making. With a commitment to inclusivity and community, this company provides a rewarding work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Be a part of a story that has inspired countless customers and colleagues for over 160 years!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Performance-based Incentives

Annual Merit Review

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Schedule

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in retail or ecommerce buying or planning.
• Ability to analyze in-season product performance effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assortment team in achieving sales and margin objectives.
• Analyze in-season product performance and recommend actions.

Skills

Business Acumen

Merchandising Knowledge

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Financial Understanding

Proactive Approach

MS Office Suite Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

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Salary Range Minimum

53,520

Salary Range Maximum

89,160

Be part of an amazing story.

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Assistant, Assortment Analyst supports the Assortment team in achieving sales, margin, turn, and growth objectives through assortment optimization. Strong business acumen and an understanding of Merchandising are essential for this role. Collaboration and support for the Assortment team are fundamental requirements to achieve results.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the development of assortment plans aligning with overall business and promotional strategies.
• Collaborate with Merchants to ensure channel plans align with top-line strategic and financial objectives.
• Support the Assortment team in developing plans that cater to channel needs and capitalize on opportunities.
• Analyze in-season product performance, focusing on channel demand, class/category performance, style performance, and major marketing performance.
• Assess assortment effectiveness by channel and respond to business opportunities accordingly.
• Monitor vendor performance and provide recommendations to the Director of Assortment to maximize profitability.
• Set allocation parameters, including minimum and maximum values, and efficiently run allocations in the system (A3).
• Create comprehensive recaps for the Director of Assortment Planning, offering strategic insights derived from the analysis.
• Conduct thorough analyses of reports to gain insights into in-season product performance, with a specific focus on channel demand, vendor performance, class/category performance, style performance, and location group performance (Region/Tier/Climate).
• Demonstrate a keen ability to react promptly to in-season sales trends, effectively communicating findings and taking appropriate actions in allocations.
• Execute reorders as dictated by business needs, ensuring timely and accurate responses to changing demand patterns.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Skills You Will Need

Strong Business Acumen: Ability to understand business objectives and how assortment optimization contributes to sales, margin, turn, and growth.

Merchandising Knowledge: Understanding of merchandising principles and practices.

Collaboration: Capacity to collaborate effectively with Merchants and other team members to align assortment plans with overall business strategies.

Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing in-season product performance and assessing assortment effectiveness by channel.

Financial Understanding: Basic understanding of financial performance metrics related to assortment planning.

Proactive Approach: Self-starter mentality, capable of driving forward work independently and identifying opportunities for business growth.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Ability to use tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis and communication.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 1-2 years of experience in retail or ecommerce buying or planning.
• 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.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

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About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Strategy/Planning, and Product Management

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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