Product Development Assistant

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Job description

About:

Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value, and high-quality products. Now is an exciting time to join Macy's. The face of retail is changing, and change requires innovation.

Online sales are booming at Macy's. Our Distribution Center teams are key to our success in the modern retail landscape. They make sure that products arrive at our stores - and each customer's doorstep - on time, in perfect condition. Behind the scenes, a lot goes into getting products to customers. When a shopper makes an online purchase, we plan, prep, and package the merchandise to get it delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible - across the country and around the world. It takes a lot of smart people working together to make that happen, and so there are many roles you can play, including (but not limited to): material handlers, equipment drivers, inventory control, packers, quality assurance, safety specialists, asset protection, and many more. Whatever role you play - we value you as a colleague. Choose the challenge that's right for you!

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:

Prior merchandising or product development work experience (can be internship level)
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
Internship experience in product development or merchandising roles
Undergraduate degree in fashion, business administration, finance or related discipline preferred
Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner
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

Physical Requirements:

Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around facility or department
Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job duties, including handheld electronic equipment
May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision
Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs

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