Sr. Director, Private Brand - Home

Macy's•New York, NY

35d

About The Position

As the Sr. Director, Private Brand - Home, you will manage our in-house, Private Brand Merchants, Design, Technical Design, Materials & Product Development team to develop seasonal assortments that are exclusively available at Macy’s.

Requirements

10 years of experience in fashion retail with deep expertise in merchandising. Previous experience in buying, trend, design, and/or product development experience is preferred.
Strong financial planning acumen essential. Must be comfortable talking about sales, margin, turn, WOS and all the financial levers that exist to drive a business.
Strong strategic and analytical ability
Driven for results with strong financial acumen
Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling
Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross functional partners and peers
Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures
Ability to influence without authority across and up
Communication Skills: Proficient in open and continuous communication, adept at keeping others informed, and capable of presenting information clearly and concisely.
Leadership Abilities: Excellent leadership skills, with a dynamic, transformational approach and a passion for driving results. Ability to lead teams effectively in a changing and ambiguous business environment. A dynamic and transformational leader passionate about their work, inspiring others and advocating for talent within the organization.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, facilitating collaboration across functional lines and at various organizational levels.
Creative and Strategic Thinking: Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically, enabling innovative solutions to business challenges.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office computer programs is essential for the role.
Team Development: Track record of developing diverse and forward-thinking teams, fostering talent with a company-wide mindset and prioritizing colleague and business needs. Skilled at building engaged and highly functional teams and partnerships, cultivating a culture that encourages fresh thinking and connectedness at all organizational levels.
Empowerment and Independence: Ability to maintain focus on vision and outcomes, empowering team members to make decisions independently without traditional hierarchical approval.
Collaborative Approach: Collaborative and supportive style with a strong ability to establish trust and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization.
Resilience and Energy: Resilient, tenacious, and high-energy, capable of bouncing back rapidly from adversity and driving forward momentum in challenging situations.
Able to balance art and science to create assortments that will drive business results.
Passionate about product.
Courageous and confident; able to show up in front of senior leadership.
Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
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.
Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in buying, trend, design, and/or product development experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own Private Brand financial performance
Present topline strategies to the Private Brand P&L leader
Collaborate with Macy’s GMMs on optimizing omni channel positioning for private brands products and hit % penetration goals for Private Brands YOY
Develop and execute a comprehensive product merchandising strategy utilizing a data driven approach to analyze customer behavior and develop consumer centric product strategies and experiences across all channels.
In partnership with the Trend Research & Forecasting and Brand Strategy teams, monitor market and internal trends to ensure Home merchandising strategy is competitive and consumer centric.
Possess deep understanding of the competitive landscape and customer to identify opportunities for growth and improvement in the Private Brand portfolio.
Manage the Private Brand Design, Technical Design, Materials & Product Development team to build and execute seasonal assortments that are exclusively available at Macy’s, including assortment selection, and strategies that supports the high-level product vision while maximizing sales, margin, and turn.
Manage development of the assortment within different High-Med-Low business operating models
Collaborate with cross functional teams in Buying, Assortment Planning, Financial Planning, and Marketing to ensure alignment and consistency from product strategy to messaging and positioning.
Continuously evaluate and improve processes and workflows to increase efficiency and productivity within the department.
Develop a pre-season assortment vision aligned with company priorities and insights from Digital, Buying, and Planning counterparts
Evaluate upcoming season trends in partnership with Design, Trend Research and Forecasting, identifying key trends and white space opportunities.
Partner with Financial Planning, Assortment Planning and Buying to ensure department-level financial targets support assortment strategy.
Develop assortment vision guiding product development strategy, color/sizing opportunities, testing new products/categories, and alignment on marketing/digital strategy with Buying and Planning counterparts.
Partner with Financial Planning to reforecast sales in season looking for ways to amplify successes and mitigate risks.
Partner to establish pre-season pricing strategy with input from the Buying and Digital Director and partner with the Pricing team on in-season adjustments.
Collaborate with the Buying, Merchandise Marketing team and Digital Director to set content and promotional strategies, including Home events.
Develop and lead pre-season and in-season merchandising vision and strategy to create a seamless shopping experience for customers both in stores and online.
Travel to Asia with the Home product and design team to visit factories and suppliers 1-2x a year to review protos.
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Benefits

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.
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement