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Buyer – Furniture Jobs in New York, NY at Macy’s
Full Job Description
Bring Your Amazing Self to Work
At Macy’s, Inc. we’re on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.
Job Overview
The Furniture Buyer plays a crucial role in selecting key suppliers, developing products to achieve the desired assortment architecture, and driving the company’s financial success. Responsibilities include carefully selecting products through strong partnerships, design, and procurement to meet customer demands. Furniture Buyers are responsible for boosting omnichannel sales, margin, turn, and overall growth, aligning with the company’s broader objectives. This role involves overseeing pre-season and in-season assortment development, including selection, strategic planning, and pricing execution.
The ideal Furniture Buyer is passionate about design, product, and fashion, dedicated to meeting customer demands. They are trusted, collaborative, results-oriented leaders, recognized for their ability to drive change and establish industry credibility. Adaptability to navigate complexity is crucial, requiring prompt assessment, analysis, and adjustment of approaches to align with current strategy. The preferred candidate has a visionary perspective, capable of conceptualizing, developing, and executing a strategic vision.
What You Will Do
Collaborate with the Trend Research & Forecasting team to identify key trends for market preparation and assortment needs.
Work closely with suppliers to develop products that align with Macy’s trends, maintain competitive advantage, and meet financial objectives.
Utilize design knowledge to ensure the desired outcome of Macy’s products.
Evaluate upcoming season trends in partnership with the Trend Research & Forecasting team and key vendors, recommending key trends and opportunities.
Interact with fabric suppliers to compile a list of preferred fabrics for our designers.
Lead the product development process with suppliers and the team to achieve the desired assortment architecture.
Manage timelines and ensure the execution of specification requirements and validation.
Validate all costs to negotiate the correct cost, Minimum Cost Decision Level (MCDL), conveyability status, and Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ).
Lead the team in evaluating product management and sample accuracy, maintaining sample records.
Manage the development of the assortment, including selection and strategies that align with the overall assortment vision and maximize sales, margin, and turnover.
Cultivate strong vendor relationships and maintain an industry presence to foster connections, new business opportunities, and ideas at Macy’s, while representing and supporting the Macy’s brand.
Conduct regular meetings with vendors to discuss current business and plan for the future.
Develop trusting and collaborative relationships with the supplier community in partnership with the Trend Research & Forecasting team.
Establish a pre-season assortment vision aligned with company priorities and insights from Digital, Private Brands, and Integrated Planning…
Title: Buyer – Furniture
Company: Macy’s
Location: New York, NY
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