Assistant Manager of Product Development

Full Time, onsite
Macy's
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States of America

Salary undisclosed

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Product Development Assistant

New York, NY, United States

Full time Schedule

$53,520-$89,160

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* based on job, location, and schedule

Job Description

About:

Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. For more than 160 years, Macy’s has served generations at every stage of their lives. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration.

Macy’s gives our customers the ability to choose their shopping experience - in our stores, on our site, and through our app. Macy’s global Supply Chain manages the end-to-end process of getting products to our customers, no matter how they choose to shop. We deliver high-quality products to our customers wherever needed, whether in-store, curbside, or right at their doorstep. Every colleague in Supply Chain plays a vital role in creating a positive customer experience. This is an opportunity to build a dynamic career across various disciplines in a field marked by rapid change, challenge, and continuous innovation.

Job Overview:

The Development team is responsible for building and managing the Macy’s Private Brand program, by owning the assortment execution. The team is instrumental in building the vision of Macy’s Private Brands and works with Sourcing to achieve desired final product cost and Brand / Category IMU targets for its products. He /She will work closely with the design, buying and sourcing teams to ensure the translation of design intent into an approved sample that meets the brand’s aesthetic, style and fit needs at the cost and margin targets required. Key responsibilities include executing against the assortment strategy, participating in milestone meetings.

Essential Functions:

Ensure initial style is created within PLM and is updated throughout the season
Manage and track all meeting samples requested for area of responsibility
Review sample execution with Development Associate
Create line list in OMS
Finalize order details with Associate / Product Lead and initiate PA
Key all assortment POs, manage and track POs throughout the season
Work with OSO Merchant to ensure production related activities and any PO changes are captured
Work with Product Associate to update IMU Roll-Up throughout the season
Support in preparation for Mid-Point / Pre-Line Review, Line Review Meetings and Post Buy Recap meetings

Qualifications and Competencies:

Preferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree
Prior merchandising or product development work experience (can be internship experience in product development or merchandising roles)
Self-starter – looking for an individual who can drive forward their own work and analyze potential opportunities for the business
Proficient in MS Office Suite and PLM
Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner
Undergraduate degree in fashion, business administration, finance or related discipline preferred
Ability to effectively plan and execute strategies
Ability to solve problems as well as recognize issues and deal with them directly
Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays

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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Click here to see details on benefits.

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