Macy's
Associate Merchandise Planner, Men's Tailored
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story that has inspired customers for over 160 years. This role supports the strategic development and execution of buying frameworks for a designated category, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with top-line strategic and financial objectives. The ideal candidate contributes to assortment planning from pre-market analysis to in-market quantification and post-market adjustments. What You Will Do
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 pre-market, in-market, and post-market analyses. 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 an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities. Promote a culture of excellence and collaboration 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). Support assessment of current season performance and determine future season replenishment assortment. Assist in establishing bottoms-up targets for key-item volume drivers, trends, and newness. Provide support in owning Private Brand line plans, adjusting based on historical category performance. Assist in evaluating breadth, depth, and productivity of the assortment. Collaborate in finalizing the shopping list composition prior to market appointments. In-Market
Quantify Buyer's curated assortment by brand, style, channel, and store cluster. Ensure alignment with cluster financial targets and the assortment framework. Identify 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. Finalize changes after style-out and Buy Review; support sending orders for allocation. Key Process Updates
Pre-Market: participate in discussions led by the Senior Director, Assortment Planning, reviewing each Assortment Wedge; contribute to top goals, risk and upside assessment, clustering strategy, breadth/depth philosophy, and key door initiatives. In-Market: collaborate within the Assortment Planning team to support the quantification process; be prepared to attend market appointments in the absence of the Assortment Director. Post-Market: provide support in style outs, addressing customer attributes and tier differences; confirm store matrix and Min/Max at the style level during allocation. Allocation: confirm store matrix as part of the allocation process; apply Min/Max at the style level to ensure depth; support in EDI allocations to vendors at least 30 days before In-DC dates; inspect receipt availability before releasing orders. Skills You Will Need
Analytical skills: analyzing sales data, turn plans, and financial targets to inform assortment decisions. Collaboration and communication: ability to work within the Assortment Planning team and contribute to a culture of excellence. Retail knowledge: understanding of assortment planning, private brand line plans, and allocation processes. Quantitative skills: building and maintaining category C-1, assessing current season performance, and determining future replenishment. Planning and organization: strong organizational skills to develop by-store plans, inspect receipt flow plans, and manage processes across pre-market, in-market, and post-market phases. 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: ability to finalize changes after style-out and Buy Review and support order allocation. Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field is encouraged to apply. Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to touch, handle, and feel. 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, including health coverage and a 401(k) match. Paid time off, holidays, continuous learning, leadership development, and employee resource groups with volunteer opportunities are available. 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. We offer unique opportunities across customer service, operations, online shopping, merchandising, and events like the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story – apply today!
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Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story that has inspired customers for over 160 years. This role supports the strategic development and execution of buying frameworks for a designated category, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with top-line strategic and financial objectives. The ideal candidate contributes to assortment planning from pre-market analysis to in-market quantification and post-market adjustments. What You Will Do
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 pre-market, in-market, and post-market analyses. 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 an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities. Promote a culture of excellence and collaboration 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). Support assessment of current season performance and determine future season replenishment assortment. Assist in establishing bottoms-up targets for key-item volume drivers, trends, and newness. Provide support in owning Private Brand line plans, adjusting based on historical category performance. Assist in evaluating breadth, depth, and productivity of the assortment. Collaborate in finalizing the shopping list composition prior to market appointments. In-Market
Quantify Buyer's curated assortment by brand, style, channel, and store cluster. Ensure alignment with cluster financial targets and the assortment framework. Identify 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. Finalize changes after style-out and Buy Review; support sending orders for allocation. Key Process Updates
Pre-Market: participate in discussions led by the Senior Director, Assortment Planning, reviewing each Assortment Wedge; contribute to top goals, risk and upside assessment, clustering strategy, breadth/depth philosophy, and key door initiatives. In-Market: collaborate within the Assortment Planning team to support the quantification process; be prepared to attend market appointments in the absence of the Assortment Director. Post-Market: provide support in style outs, addressing customer attributes and tier differences; confirm store matrix and Min/Max at the style level during allocation. Allocation: confirm store matrix as part of the allocation process; apply Min/Max at the style level to ensure depth; support in EDI allocations to vendors at least 30 days before In-DC dates; inspect receipt availability before releasing orders. Skills You Will Need
Analytical skills: analyzing sales data, turn plans, and financial targets to inform assortment decisions. Collaboration and communication: ability to work within the Assortment Planning team and contribute to a culture of excellence. Retail knowledge: understanding of assortment planning, private brand line plans, and allocation processes. Quantitative skills: building and maintaining category C-1, assessing current season performance, and determining future replenishment. Planning and organization: strong organizational skills to develop by-store plans, inspect receipt flow plans, and manage processes across pre-market, in-market, and post-market phases. 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: ability to finalize changes after style-out and Buy Review and support order allocation. Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field is encouraged to apply. Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to touch, handle, and feel. 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, including health coverage and a 401(k) match. Paid time off, holidays, continuous learning, leadership development, and employee resource groups with volunteer opportunities are available. 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. We offer unique opportunities across customer service, operations, online shopping, merchandising, and events like the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story – apply today!
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