Analyst, Market - Long Term Temp
Macy's Inc. - New York, New York
Job Overview:
This Analyst position reports into the MIO department at Macy’s. MIO, which stands for the Merchandise Information Office, is responsible for supporting the buyers and planners (merchants) at Macy’s, as well as other cross-functional partners, including Stores Operations, Shortage Control, A/P, Private Label brands, distribution warehouses, and vendors. Because MIO oversees and owns many enterprise systems used by Macy’s buyers and planners, it is usually the primary contact for trouble resolution as it relates to merchandise setup and maintenance, pricing, signing, receiving and many others.
Analyst has responsibility of performing all activities related to style creation and style maintenance for the Market at Macy’s, a new Leased Sales Concept within Macy’s Department Stores. The Market expands the Macy’s product assortment and footprint by bringing in short-term brands that offer items or services that have not been seen within a Macy’s store before. To ensure that customers have the same sales experience with Market brands as they do with Macy’s owned brands, the Analyst must correctly upload all merchandise information onto the Macy’s file with the correct description and price. In addition, the Analyst acts as the primary contact for all Market vendors regarding their setup.
Strong communication, time management and problem solving skills are essential in order to partner with vendors and internal partners to maintain ongoing style file integrity, as well as coordinate onboarding of new Market brands. Experience maneuvering and managing large Excel data files is also important.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
• Oversee style file for all leased vendors sold at Market @ Macy’s.
o Ensure items are uploaded correctly and within a 7 business day deadline.
• Shorter deadlines are required as needed, per individual vendor.
o Research and resolve style issues called out by vendor, internal partners or Stores.
• Communicate regularly with vendors to maintain high integrity of style file information.
• Develop procedures for all functions performed.
• Maintain control log for various actionable items.
• Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Mathematics or Economics preferred, but not required.
• 1 to 2 years work experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the product development process (retail experience recommended).
Communication Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manuals, and explain orally and in writing,
technical information to partners in a simple and understandable format.
Mathematical Skills:
• Strong Microsoft Excel and above average mathematical skills, including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Reasoning Ability:
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Physical Demands:
• This position involves extended periods of sitting and the extensive use of computer and the office equipment.
• May involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Work Hours:
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
This job description is not all inclusive. Macy’s Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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About Macy's Inc.
Macy's, Inc., with corporate offices in Cincinnati and New York, is one of the nation's premier retailers, with fiscal 2015 sales of $27.079 billion. The company operates about 870 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico unde... more
