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Macy's · 2 months ago

Buyer - Upholstery

151 West 34th Street, New York, NY, 10001, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $221K/yr

5+ years exp

Macy's is a storied retail company that has been a part of American culture for over 160 years. The Buyer for Upholstery will drive omnichannel sales and manage assortment building while collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with company objectives. This role requires strong leadership and strategic vision to maximize sales, margin, and turnover in the upholstery category.

Consumer GoodsFashionRetail

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the development of the assortment, including assortment selection and strategies, to support the high-level assortment vision and maximize sales, margin, and turnover

Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors

Develop a pre-season assortment vision aligned with company priorities and insights from Digital, Private Brands, and Planning Director counterparts

Evaluate upcoming season trends in partnership with Trend Research and Forecasting and key vendors, recommending key trends and opportunities

Partner with Financial Planning and Merchandise Planning to ensure department-level financial targets support assortment strategy

Collaborate with Private Brands and Merchandise Planning to develop assortment vision guiding product development strategy, color/sizing opportunities, testing new products/categories, and alignment on marketing/digital 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

Qualification

Assortment strategyVendor relationship managementFinancial planning collaborationMerchandising visionMS Office proficiencyTeam developmentResilienceEnergyCommunication skillsLeadership abilitiesInterpersonal skillsCreative thinkingCollaborative approach

Required

Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply

5+ years of related experience

Proficient in open and continuous communication, adept at keeping others informed, and capable of presenting information clearly and concisely

Excellent leadership skills, with a dynamic, transformational approach and a passion for driving results

Ability to lead teams effectively in a changing and ambiguous business environment

Strong interpersonal skills, facilitating collaboration across functional lines and at various organizational levels

Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically, enabling innovative solutions to business challenges

Proficiency in MS Office computer programs is essential for the role

Track record of developing diverse and forward-thinking teams, fostering talent with a company-wide mindset and prioritizing colleague and business needs

Ability to maintain focus on vision and outcomes, empowering team members to make decisions independently without traditional hierarchical approval

Collaborative and supportive style with a strong ability to establish trust and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization

Resilient, tenacious, and high-energy, capable of bouncing back rapidly from adversity and driving forward momentum in challenging situations

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