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Overview
Macy’s is looking for an Associate, Assortment Planner to support the strategic development and execution of buying frameworks for a designated category. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align with top-line strategic and financial objectives, contributing to pre-market analysis, in-market quantification, and post-market adjustments. What You Will Do
Overall: Collaborate with the Director to develop and execute the buying framework for the designated category. Work with cross-functional teams to align with strategic and financial objectives. Assist in conducting 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 relationships and authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities, and contribute to a culture of excellence within the Assortment Planning team. Pre-Market: Support the development of by-store sales and turn plans aligned with annual financial targets. Assist in inspecting receipt flow plans and addressing variances with Financial Planning. Participate in building and maintaining category C-1 in coordination with the Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM). Assist in assessing current-season performance and determining future-season replenishment assortment. Assist in establishing bottoms-up targets for key-item volume drivers, trends, and newness; support owning Private Brand line plans and adjusting based on historical performance. Assist in evaluating breadth, depth, and productivity of the assortment and finalizing the shopping list composition prior to market appointments. In-Market: Collaborate in quantifying the Buyer’s curated assortment by brand, style, channel, and store cluster. Ensure alignment with cluster financial targets and the assortment framework. Identify and manage duplication across styles and vendors during the style-out process. Post-Market: Support style-outs in NuOrder or within the market cycle based on system capabilities. Address key style-out questions, including customer attributes and tier differences; assist in finalizing changes after style out and Buy Review and in sending orders for allocation. Confirm the store matrix and apply Min/Max at the Style level during allocation; ensure orders are allocated appropriately. Key Process Updates: Pre-Market: Participate in discussions led by the Senior Director, Assortment Planning, reviewing each Assortment Wedge and contributing to goals, risk assessment, clustering strategy, breadth/depth philosophy, and key door initiatives. In-Market: Collaborate within the Assortment Planning team to support the quantification process and be prepared to attend market appointments in the absence of the Assortment Director. Post-Market: Provide support in conducting style outs, addressing customer attributes and tier differences; assist in confirming store matrix and applying Min/Max during allocation. Allocation: Contribute to confirming the store matrix as part of the allocation process and apply 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; inspect receipt availability before releasing orders. Skills You Will Need
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing sales data, turn plans, and financial targets to inform assortment planning decisions. Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work with the Assortment Planning team and contribute to a culture of excellence. Retail Knowledge: Understanding of retail concepts, including assortment planning, private brand line plans, and allocation processes. Quantitative Skills: Proficient in building and maintaining category C-1, assessing current-season performance, and determining future-season replenishment assortment. Planning and Organization: Strong organizational skills for developing by-store sales and turn plans, inspecting receipt flow plans, and managing pre-market, in-market, and post-market processes. Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with NuOrder and EDI systems to conduct style outs, confirm store matrix, and apply Min/Max at the Style level. Decision-Making: Strong ability to finalize changes after style out and Buy Review and support sending orders for allocation. Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field is encouraged. Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasional movement and close vision required. Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs. What We Can Offer You
Join a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for learning and leadership development. You can also engage with Colleague Resource Groups and volunteer opportunities. Performance-based incentives Annual merit review Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice Access the full menu of benefits offerings here. About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s. Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations, boosting our online shopping experience, or designing a parade balloon, we offer opportunities to be part of memorable moments. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
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Macy’s is looking for an Associate, Assortment Planner to support the strategic development and execution of buying frameworks for a designated category. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align with top-line strategic and financial objectives, contributing to pre-market analysis, in-market quantification, and post-market adjustments. What You Will Do
Overall: Collaborate with the Director to develop and execute the buying framework for the designated category. Work with cross-functional teams to align with strategic and financial objectives. Assist in conducting 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 relationships and authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities, and contribute to a culture of excellence within the Assortment Planning team. Pre-Market: Support the development of by-store sales and turn plans aligned with annual financial targets. Assist in inspecting receipt flow plans and addressing variances with Financial Planning. Participate in building and maintaining category C-1 in coordination with the Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM). Assist in assessing current-season performance and determining future-season replenishment assortment. Assist in establishing bottoms-up targets for key-item volume drivers, trends, and newness; support owning Private Brand line plans and adjusting based on historical performance. Assist in evaluating breadth, depth, and productivity of the assortment and finalizing the shopping list composition prior to market appointments. In-Market: Collaborate in quantifying the Buyer’s curated assortment by brand, style, channel, and store cluster. Ensure alignment with cluster financial targets and the assortment framework. Identify and manage duplication across styles and vendors during the style-out process. Post-Market: Support style-outs in NuOrder or within the market cycle based on system capabilities. Address key style-out questions, including customer attributes and tier differences; assist in finalizing changes after style out and Buy Review and in sending orders for allocation. Confirm the store matrix and apply Min/Max at the Style level during allocation; ensure orders are allocated appropriately. Key Process Updates: Pre-Market: Participate in discussions led by the Senior Director, Assortment Planning, reviewing each Assortment Wedge and contributing to goals, risk assessment, clustering strategy, breadth/depth philosophy, and key door initiatives. In-Market: Collaborate within the Assortment Planning team to support the quantification process and be prepared to attend market appointments in the absence of the Assortment Director. Post-Market: Provide support in conducting style outs, addressing customer attributes and tier differences; assist in confirming store matrix and applying Min/Max during allocation. Allocation: Contribute to confirming the store matrix as part of the allocation process and apply 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; inspect receipt availability before releasing orders. Skills You Will Need
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing sales data, turn plans, and financial targets to inform assortment planning decisions. Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work with the Assortment Planning team and contribute to a culture of excellence. Retail Knowledge: Understanding of retail concepts, including assortment planning, private brand line plans, and allocation processes. Quantitative Skills: Proficient in building and maintaining category C-1, assessing current-season performance, and determining future-season replenishment assortment. Planning and Organization: Strong organizational skills for developing by-store sales and turn plans, inspecting receipt flow plans, and managing pre-market, in-market, and post-market processes. Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with NuOrder and EDI systems to conduct style outs, confirm store matrix, and apply Min/Max at the Style level. Decision-Making: Strong ability to finalize changes after style out and Buy Review and support sending orders for allocation. Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field is encouraged. Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasional movement and close vision required. Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs. What We Can Offer You
Join a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, a 401(k) match, paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for learning and leadership development. You can also engage with Colleague Resource Groups and volunteer opportunities. Performance-based incentives Annual merit review Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice Access the full menu of benefits offerings here. About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s. Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations, boosting our online shopping experience, or designing a parade balloon, we offer opportunities to be part of memorable moments. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
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