Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Macy's is a storied company that has been a part of America's retail landscape for over 160 years. The Associate Merchandise Planner will support the strategic development and execution of buying frameworks for a designated category, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with financial objectives and contributing to various aspects of assortment planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director to develop and execute the buying framework for the designated category
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align with strategic and financial objectives
• Assist in conducting thorough 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 an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
• Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration within the Assortment Planning team
• Support the development of by-store sales and turn plans aligned with annual financial targets
• Assist in inspecting receipt flow plans, addressing variances with Financial Planning
• Contribute to defining clustering strategies considering channel, tier/climate differences by category
• Participate in building and maintaining category C-1 in coordination with the Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM)
• Support the assessment of current season performance and determining 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
• Collaborate in quantifying Buyer's curated assortment by brand, style, channel, and store cluster
• Ensure alignment with cluster financial targets and assortment framework
• Assist in identifying duplication across styles and vendors during the style out process
• Support conducting style outs in NuOrder or within the market cycle based on system capabilities
• Contribute to addressing key style out questions, including customer attributes and tier differences
• Assist in finalizing necessary changes after style out and Buy Review; support sending orders for allocation
• Participate in discussions led by the Senior Director, Assortment Planning, reviewing each Assortment Wedge
• Contribute to discussions on top goals, risk and upside assessment, clustering strategy, breadth and depth philosophy, and key door initiatives
• Collaborate within the Assortment Planning team to support the quantification process
• Be prepared to attend market appointments in the absence of the Assortment Director
• Provide support in conducting style outs in NuOrder, addressing key questions related to customer attributes and tier differences
• Assist in confirming the store matrix and applying Min/Max at the Style level during the allocation process
• Contribute to confirming the store matrix as the first part of the allocation process
• Assist in applying 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
• Collaborate in inspecting receipt availability before releasing orders

Skills

• Proficiency in analyzing sales data, turn plans, and financial targets to inform assortment planning decisions
• Ability to collaborate within the Assortment Planning team and contribute to a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Understanding of retail concepts, including assortment planning, private brand line plans, and allocation processes
• Proficient in quantitative analysis, including building and maintaining category C-1, assessing current season performance, and determining future season replenishment assortment
• Strong organizational skills to assist in the development of by-store sales and turn plans, inspection of receipt flow plans, and management of key processes in pre-market, in-market, and post-market phases
• Familiarity with relevant tools and systems, such as NuOrder and EDI systems, to conduct style outs, confirm store matrix, and apply Min/Max at the Style level
• Strong decision-making skills, particularly in finalizing necessary changes after style out and Buy Review and supporting in sending orders for allocation
• Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Eight paid holidays
• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

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