Assortment Planner - Mens Tailored, Dress Shirts, Neckwear

Macy's•New York, NY

About The Position

The Assortment Planner leads development and execution of the buying framework for a designated category, creating by-store and channel assortment plans aligned with strategic and financial objectives. The role balances sales and profit goals with inventory productivity through customer-focused assortment strategies informed by market dynamics and trend analysis. The planner collaborates with cross-functional partners and leads the Assortment Planning team. Responsibilities span pre-market planning, in-market assortment quantification, post-market style outs and order preparation, and allocation. The role includes owning Private Brand line plans, assessing assortment breadth and depth, and ensuring store and channel plans reflect customer preferences and financial targets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
Ability to understand and analyze financial aspects to make informed strategic decisions.
In-depth knowledge of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscapes.
Ability to lead teams through upward and cross-functional influence, foster collaboration and trust, and achieve results.
Comfort and effectiveness leading teams through change.
Forward-thinking and innovative leadership with a vision for transformative strategies.
Effective communication skills, including candor and valuing open debate.
Growth-oriented mindset and ability to coach teams in embracing growth opportunities.
Experience driving strategies and plans that support a compelling core and curated assortment.
Ability to partner closely with General Business Managers and Digital Directors to coordinate and align digital strategy and families of business.
Ability to perform essential job functions involving communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems.
Ability to access and review written and electronic information and move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of the buying framework for the designated category.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align assortment plans with strategic and financial objectives.
Analyze pre-market, in-market, and post-market activities.
Own and drive Private Brand line plans, considering historical performance and adoption rates.
Conduct style outs aligned with customer preferences and market trends.
Oversee allocation, confirm the store matrix, and apply Min/Max at the style level.
Provide leadership and vision to the Assortment Planning team and foster collaboration.
Develop by-store sales and turn plans aligned with annual financial targets.
Review receipt flow plans and address variances with Financial Planning.
Define clustering strategy based on channel and category tier or climate differences.
Build and maintain category C-1 in coordination with the Divisional Merchandise Manager.
Assess current-season performance and determine future-season replenishment assortment.
Establish bottoms-up targets for key-item volume drivers, trends, and newness.
Adjust Private Brand line plans based on historical category performance.
Assess assortment breadth, depth, and productivity, and finalize the shopping list before market appointments.
Quantify the buyer's assortment by brand, style, channel, and store cluster; ensure alignment with cluster financial targets and the assortment framework.
Identify duplication across styles and vendors during style outs.
Conduct style outs in NuOrder or during the market cycle, address customer-attribute, price-band, and tier-difference questions, and finalize changes after style out and Buy Review.
Send orders for allocation, confirm receipt availability before releasing orders, and send EDI allocations to vendors at least 30 days before in-DC dates.
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships and authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Health and wellness coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays
Continuous learning and leadership development
Colleague Resource Groups
Volunteer opportunities
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement