Private Brand Product Development Sourcing Assistant

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Job Overview

The Merchandising Assistant, as part of the International Wholesale Operations team, supports the sale of Macy’s Private Brands to third-party clients, with a focus on the Military business. They ensure a seamless process from order entry through delivery to each customer. They report to the Sr. Manager/Manager and partner with Associate/Assistant Managers.

 

What You Will Do

• Accurately enter Military orders and verify them against buyer expectations.
• Collaborate with Account Teams to ensure accurate communication of drops, delivery changes, and cost updates to external buying teams, noted on Buyer Worksheets.
• Provide guidance for Military Exchange PO setups through updates to Military Order Worksheets.
• Cross-reference Buyer worksheets with current on-order information from Business Objects, ensuring alignment across all parties. Review weekly system downloads, including BOBJ OO/UPC reports, and identify exception errors.
• Audit and validate all incoming Exchange POs using EDI Options' interface to ensure they meet shipping model parameters (e.g., costs, units, cartons, store discrepancies) and release POs accordingly.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with Military Exchange buyers regarding necessary changes to Buyer worksheets and Exchange POs.
• Monitor outbound shipping to Exchanges and follow up with Maersk facilities.
• Assist in resolving logistics issues with support from Maersk, EDI Options, MMG Logistics, and Exchange Compliance teams as needed, becoming proficient in internal and external SOPs.
• Responsible for transferring digital assets (images/copy) for customer websites and turnover log.
• Manage Navy PID setup process with SPS Commerce to handle/manage Exchange PIDs.
• Ensure strict adherence to order deadlines and milestones.

 

Skills You Will Need

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively collaborate with Account Teams and Military Exchange buyers.

Process Management: Ability to ensure a seamless process from order entry through delivery.

Cross-functional Coordination: Skill in coordinating across various teams and departments, including Account Teams, Business Objects, and external partners.

Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with a focus on tactical execution and maintaining accuracy in Buyer Worksheets and order management.

Problem Solving and Logistics: Proficiency in resolving logistics issues with support from internal and external teams, adhering to SOPs.

Deadline Management: Ensuring strict adherence to order deadlines and milestones.

Adaptability and Learning Agility: Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and concepts, both internal and external.

Analytical and Retail Math Skills: Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in retail math, with excellent Excel skills.

Independence and Initiative: Self-starter who requires minimal supervision, proactive in utilizing self-discipline and taking initiative.

Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels across various organizations.

Strategic Thinking: Strategic and creative thinker who embraces change and can envision future improvements.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Able to thrive in an ambiguous environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Results Orientation: Solutions-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.

 

Who You Are

• 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. Prior experience in retail/wholesale preferred. 
• 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 f