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.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

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

• 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

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

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 in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

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