Merchandise Planning Associate — Strategy & Forecasting

Macy's; New York (NY); In loco; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Macy's is seeking an Associate, Merchandise Planning Business Office in New York to contribute to the development and execution of best-in-class merchandise planning strategies that align with corporate objectives. The role involves driving innovation, optimizing processes, and coordinating across divisions to set the standard for excellence.

You will analyze historical data, forecast demand, and prepare strategic presentations for VP/SVP/C-Suite audiences while collaborating with merchants,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 2–3+ years of relevant analytical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement strategic merchandise planning initiatives that elevate capabilities and drive competitive advantage.
• Provide independent and strategic financial division-level target recommendations to align plans with business strategies.
• Recap and review vendor performance; analyze financial metrics and share findings with executives.
• Prepare In-Season ROF Forecast, Pre-Season Plan, Weekly Business Review, and Long Range Vision analyses for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes leveraging analytics, technology, and industry trends.
• Review, refine, and simplify reporting; partner with Planning Operations and Technology teams.
• Analyze historical sales, trends, and market information to forecast future sales and demand.
• Generate and maintain regular reports on sales, inventory metrics, and KPIs.

Conoscenze

Financial acumen

Independence

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Change management

Communication

Visionary thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Strumenti

Excel

BI tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Macy's is seeking an Associate, Merchandise Planning Business Office in New York to contribute to the development and execution of best-in-class merchandise planning strategies that align with corporate objectives. The role involves driving innovation, optimizing processes, and coordinating across divisions to set the standard for excellence.

You will analyze historical data, forecast demand, and prepare strategic presentations for VP/SVP/C-Suite audiences while collaborating with merchants,