Merchandise Assistant, Macy's Backstage - Beauty

Macy's • New York, NY

10d • $46,320 - $75,840 • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Assistant - Backstage provides administrative support to the buying team to drive sales, turn, and margin results. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Take ownership of maintaining department records and develop a user-friendly filing system for all paper and electronic documents.
• Monitor and resolve issues involving UPCs, orders, and shipments with MIO and the distribution center teams.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and training to continually improve skills and knowledge.
• Practice open and continuous communication, valuing keeping others informed, and effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner.
• Exhibit excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at various organizational levels.
• Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required.
• Show a passion and curiosity about the business and our customer.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn and take ownership of the business.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems.
• Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Nice To Haves

• Buying office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of all data entry responsibilities related to purchase orders, style information, vendor communication and sales reporting.
• Maintain awareness of the market through competitive shopping and develop knowledge and understanding of pricing and trends.
• Maintain a “Comparable value” file.
• Maintain a vendor contact list.
• Take ownership of maintaining department records and develop a user-friendly filing system for all paper and electronic documents.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications.
• Professionally answer, screen and direct incoming communications and emails.
• Obtain samples delivered to the building and deliver them to internal destinations.
• Assist with the development of trend boards to support the merchandising vision.
• Monitor and resolve issues involving UPCs, orders, and shipments with MerchOps and the distribution center teams.
• Develop self through ongoing professional development and training.
• Provide general administrative support to the buying team.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Eight paid holidays
• Continuous learning
• Leadership development
• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree