Buyer

Macy’s is a long-standing retail brand focused on delivering innovative and customer-centered shopping experiences. The Buyer (Luggage) drives omnichannel sales, margin, turnover, and growth by building and managing pre-season and in-season assortments and executing a strategic merchandising vision. This role partners cross-functionally and with vendors to deliver sales and profit objectives while evolving strategies in a complex business environment.

• Lead and manage assortment development, including selection and driver strategies, to maximize sales, margin, and turnover.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships; conduct regular vendor business reviews and future planning meetings.
• Create a pre-season assortment vision aligned with company priorities and insights from Digital, Private Brands, and Planning partners.
• Evaluate seasonal trends with Trend Research & Forecasting and vendors; recommend key trends and growth opportunities.
• Partner with Financial Planning and Merchandise Planning to align financial targets with assortment strategy.
• Collaborate with Private Brands and Merchandise Planning to guide product development strategy (e.g., color/sizing opportunities, testing new products/categories) and align with marketing/digital strategy.
• Make in-season assortment and vendor changes based on sales, margin, and turnover forecasts.
• Present ROF strategy and problem-resolution plans in partnership with Financial Planning.
• Review category/class/item performance analysis; determine item-level changes and reorder opportunities.
• Maintain an industry presence to build connections, identify new opportunities, and represent the Macy’s brand.
• Establish pre-season pricing strategy with input from Digital; partner with Pricing on in-season adjustments.
• Set content and promotional strategies with Merchandise Marketing and Digital, including FOB events; coordinate vendor marketing and co-op requests.
• Develop and lead merchandising vision and strategy for a seamless in-store and online shopping experience.
• Establish and communicate store merchandising strategies that optimize presentation and salability.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect to strengthen relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of related experience.

• Core skills: Communication, leadership in ambiguity/complexity, cross-functional collaboration, interpersonal effectiveness, creative and strategic thinking.

• Technical: Proficiency in MS Office.

• Team/leadership capabilities: Building and developing diverse teams, empowering decision-making, influencing without direct authority, resilience and high energy.

• Physical/role demands: Regular sitting, talking, hearing, and use of hands/fingers; occasional movement and reaching; requires close vision.

• Schedule: Full-time; flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

• Location: New York, NY (United States).

• Compensation: $132,480–$220,680 annually (based on job, location, and schedule).

• Benefits/perks: Competitive pay and benefits; comprehensive 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 (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice); tuition reimbursement.