Job Summary:
We're seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Merchandise Assistant to join our dynamic buying office team. As a key member of our team, you will provide operational support for various buying office teams, including digital, buying, and creative teams. This role offers a developmental opportunity to prepare for a career advancement as an Assistant Buyer. If you're passionate about merchandising, have excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate AdHoc reports using Excel to fulfill supervisor's data entry needs for purchase orders, POS, price changes, and daily sales information.
- Assist the Assistant Buyer in maintaining the purchase order logbook.
- Take ownership of the purchase order creation process by collaborating with vendors and the buying team, ensuring continuous item maintenance.
- Track merchandise logistics and independently troubleshoot shipping problems.
- Compile and distribute reports for the buying team and vendor partners.
- Maintain the vendor database, contact list, and related department records.
- Manage incoming and outgoing vendor communications promptly.
- Handle all aspects of sample management, including receiving samples, accurately recording sample movements in the loan room, and delivering samples to internal locations.
- Utilize the Stella dashboard to manage merchandise workflow and address issues (e.g., On Hand Not Live (OHNL), Issue Tracking System (ITS) Report).
- Prepare samples and product photography leadsheets for delivery to the Creative Production team.
- Perform product attribution in Facet.
- Participate in "product turn-in" meetings with Creative Production to finalize detailed product photography plans.
- Support the Buying team in reviewing and validating images for display on digital platforms.
- Cultivate strong relationships with vendor partners and maintain accurate vendor contact information.
- Drive continuous process improvement by identifying and resolving challenges and opportunities in photography planning, both internally and with external partners.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs.
- 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.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
What We Offer:
- 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.
- Guild education benefit funds 100% of tuition, books, and fees in designated programs.
- Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities.
- Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results.
About Us:
Macy's is a dynamic and inclusive company that offers exciting opportunities for growth and development. We're committed to creating memorable experiences for our customers and fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and teamwork. If you're passionate about merchandising and have a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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