Job Description

Be part of an amazing story

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

The Senior Director, Assortment Strategy holds a strategic leadership role, demonstrating exceptional financial business acumen, a strong understanding of Store strategy and tactics, project management experience, and the ability to lead large teams and POD partners through influence. A fundamental requirement for success is the ability to build trust with teams and key collaborators. In this leadership role, they collaborate directly with the SVP Assortment Planning and Allocation on coordinating cross-category Store Segment, Climate, and Location initiatives for both Private and Market Brands. Another key requirement is to demonstrate and act on curiosity to execute in a much broader and more complex business environment, transcending the traditional competitive landscape to more effectively attract and retain customers. They are also responsible for performing other duties as assigned.

Known as a trusted, collaborative, results-oriented leader, and business partner, The Senior Director, Assortment and Business Strategy leads through influence, possessing professional maturity and industry credibility. The ideal candidate is comfortable and effective in leading teams and change, with the ability to collaborate across functions to gain alignment that leads to flawless execution. They are tasked with creating and fostering a vision that supports being a market share leader in their category.

What You Will Do

• Support and deliver on the strategic vision of the SVP, Assortment Planning & Allocation.
• This colleague is responsible for leading, communicating and influencing category and enterprise-wide assortment initiatives, such as localization strategies across the newly formed Macy’s Store Segmentations.
• Will have direct accountability for Climate and Classification assortment strategies and distortions across all of our stores
• Will lead, communicate and influence the deployment of end-to-end Planning process improvements
• Identify innovative ways to disrupt the status quo and drive the business through constant curiosity and learning. Motivate appropriate risk-taking.
• Collaborate with cross functional senior leadership teams, working closely with the SVP, Merch Execution, VPs National RMEs, and VP, Store Strategy, to ensure alignment with top line strategic and financial objectives
• Serve as a critical partner to drive strategies and plans supporting a compelling core and curated assortment.
• Possess a solid understanding and focus on our store fleet and size store growth opportunities, ensure initiatives differentiate Macy’s, and edit for clarity.
• Reduce complexity, act decisively, and model agility in leadership style.
• Communicate with candor and value open debate to ensure the best ideas come to life.
• Possess a growth-oriented mindset with the ability to coach teams to embrace growth.
• Have the temperament to lead, motivate, and influence teams. Empower teams to remove obstacles.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and lead functions outside of core competencies (some cross-functional experience optimal).
• Partner closely with Assortment Planning Senior Directors and DMMs to ensure coordination and alignment across our store strategies.
• Collaborate closely with and act as the key contact to the Location Initiatives teams to drive store strategies and track requests to execute significant projects.
• Align and communicate top Assortment priorities to stakeholders and cross-functional partners to maximize growth opportunities with flawless execution.
• Identify the need for cross-divisional collaboration related to climate opportunities, competitives market share, style-outs, and Buying teams to minimize duplication and identify business opportunities.
• Act as a project manager to lead/oversee Assortment & Allocation initiatives and special projects.
• Ensure consistent execution of initiatives across FOB, sharing best practices when necessary.
• Reduce complexity/redundancy by enhancing processes across Assortment Planning and Allocation in partnership with the Assortment Planning and Inventory Management Senior Directors.
• Lead and mentor Assortment Directors as Appropriate
• Foster an environment that promotes personal development and high morale for the entire team.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
• Travel as required by business.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance, and punctuality.

Skills You Will Need

Financial Business Acumen: Ability to understand and analyze financial aspects to make informed strategic decisions.

Retail Strategy and Tactics: Strong understanding of retail omnichannel strategy and tactics for driving business growth.

Leadership and Team Management: Capability to lead large teams leveraging upward and cross functional influence, fostering collaboration and building trust with a focus on achieving results.

Change Management: Comfort and effectiveness in leading teams through change ensuring successful adaptation.

Visionary Thinking: Ability to be a forward thinking and innovative leader with a vision to drive transformative strategies propelling family of business to new heights.

Communication Skills: Effective communication with candor, valuing open debate to bring the best ideas to life.

Growth Mindset: A growth-oriented mindset, coupled with the ability to coach teams in embracing growth opportunities.

Strategic Planning: Experience in driving strategies and plans supporting a compelling core and curated assortment.

Collaboration and Coordination: Skill in partnering closely with General Business Managers (GBMs) and Digital Directors for coordination and alignment across digital strategy and families of business.

Who You Are

• We encourage candidates with either a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field to apply.
• 7 plus years of progressive experience in complex, best-in-class consumer and lifestyle-oriented companies that ideally create emotion connections with their customers. The broad scope of this role would benefit from an understanding of many functions including Buying, Digital, Planning, Private Brands, Stores, On-Line, and Marketing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• 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.

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!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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