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.
Requirements
- Manage pre-season and in-season assortment building, including assortment selection and assortment driver strategies.
- Develop and execute a strategic vision with a progressive, customer-centric approach, delivering on sales and profit objectives.
- Lead through influence, possessing professional maturity and industry credibility.
- Develop strong relationships with vendors.
- Partner with Financial Planning and Merchandise Planning to ensure department-level financial targets support assortment strategy.
- Make in-season changes for the department and vendors based on sales, margin, and turnover forecasts from Financial Planning.
- Present ROF strategy and problem resolution plan in partnership with Financial Planning.
- Review category, class, and item performance analysis by Associate and Assistant Buyers, determining in-season item-level changes and reorder opportunities.
- Maintain industry presence to foster connections, identify new business opportunities, and generate ideas for Macy's.
- Represent and support the Macy's brand while engaging in industry activities.
- Conduct regular meetings with vendors to discuss current business and plan for the future.
- Cultivate trust and collaborative relationships with the supplier community, in collaboration with Trend Research and Forecasting.
- Establish pre-season pricing strategy with input from the Digital Director and partner with the Pricing team on in-season adjustments.
- Collaborate with the Merchandise Marketing team and Digital Director to set content and promotional strategies, including FOB events.
- Coordinate vendor marketing and co-op requests, collaborating with the Merchandise Marketing team and receiving input from the Digital Director.
- Develop and lead pre-season and in-season merchandising vision and strategy to create a seamless shopping experience for customers both in stores and online.
- Maximize sales, margin, and turnover by establishing and communicating a store merchandising strategy that optimizes presentation and salability.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- Continuous learning and leadership development
- Colleague Resource Groups
- Volunteer opportunities
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
