Director, Merchandising - Private Brands INC

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Job Overview

As the Director of Merchandising for our INC business, you will work side by side with our in-house, Private Brand Design team to develop seasonal assortments that are exclusively available at Macy's.

Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product merchandising strategy utilizing a data driven approach to analyze customer behavior and develop consumer centric product strategies and experiences across all channels.
• In partnership with the Trend Research & Forecasting and Brand Strategy teams, monitor market and internal trends to ensure INC's merchandising strategy is competitive and consumer centric.
• Possess deep understanding of the competitive landscape and customer to identify opportunities for growth and improvement in the product category portfolio.
• Maintain the integrity of key items through lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including Private Brand Design, Assortment Planning, Financial Planning, Marketing, and Product Development to ensure alignment and consistency from product strategy to messaging and positioning.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes and workflows to increase efficiency and productivity within the department.
• Continuously work side by side with our in-house Private Brand Design team to develop seasonal assortments that are exclusively available at Macy's, including assortment selection and strategies that supports the high-level product vision while maximizing sales, margin, and turn.
• 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 design, Trend Research and Forecasting, identifying key trends and white space opportunities.
• Partner with Financial Planning and Assortment Planning to ensure department-level financial targets support assortment strategy.
• Collaborate with Private Brands and Assortment Planning to develop assortment vision guiding product development strategy, color/sizing opportunities, testing new products/categories, and alignment on marketing/digital strategy.
• Partner with Financial Planning to reforecast sales in season looking for ways to amplify successes and mitigate risks.
• Conduct regular meetings with vendors to discuss current business and plan for the future.
• 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.
• 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.
• Travel to Asia with the INC cross functional product and design team to visit factories and suppliers 2x a year to review protos.

Skills You Will Need

• Previous experience in product creation a plus.
• Previous experience working in merchandising at a specialty retailer a plus.
• Strong financial planning acumen essential. Must be comfortable talking about sales, margin, turn, WOS and all the financial levers that exist to drive a business.
• Strong strategic and analytical ability.
• Driven for results with strong financial acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling.
• Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross functional partners and peers.
• Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures.
• Ability to influence without authority across and up.
• Communication Skills: Proficient in open and continuous communication, adept at keeping others informed, and capable of presenting information clearly and concisely.
• Leadership Abilities: 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. A dynamic and transformational leader passionate about their work, inspiring others and advocating for talent within the organization.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, facilitating collaboration across functional lines and at various organizational levels.
• Creative and Strategic Thinking: Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically, enabling innovative solutions to business challenges.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office computer programs is essential for the role.
• Team Development: Track record of developing diverse and forward-thinking teams, fostering talent with a company-wide mindset and prioritizing colleague and business needs. Skilled at building engaged and highly functional teams and partnerships, cultivating a culture that encourages fresh thinking and connectedness at all organizational levels.
• Empowerment and Independence: Ability to maintain focus on vision and outcomes, empowering team members to make decisions independently without traditional hierarchical approval.
• Collaborative Approach: Collaborative and supportive style with a strong ability to establish trust and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization.
• Resilience and Energy: Resilient, tenacious, and high-energy, capable of bouncing back rapidly from adversity and driving forward momentum in challenging situations.

Who You Are

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy's aspires to achieve every day in every way.
• Able to balance art and science to create assortments that will drive business results.
• Passionate about product.
• Courageous and confident; able to show up in front of senior leadership.
• Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 5+ years of related experience.
• 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.

What We Can Offer You

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
• Performance incentives and annual merit review
• Merchandise discounts
• Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice)
• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities
• Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results

About Macy's

Now is an exciting time for a Macy's career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy's customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy's colleagues and customers.

Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to the Macy's team - Apply Today!

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