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Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Assortment Planner plays a pivotal role in spearheading the development of the buying framework for a designated category. They craft by-store and channel assortment plans that seamlessly align with overarching strategic and financial objectives. Bringing a progressive, customer-centric approach to the table, they effectively balance sales and profit goals while ensuring optimal inventory productivity. This leadership role demands a keen understanding of market dynamics, a knack for trend analysis, and a commitment to driving excellence in assortment strategies.
What You Will Do
Overall:
- Lead the development and execution of the buying framework for the designated category.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with top-line strategic and financial objectives.
- Conduct in-depth analysis and assessments of pre-market, in-market, and post-market activities.
- Own and drive the Private Brand line plans, considering historical performance and adoption rates.
- Conduct style outs, ensuring alignment with customer preferences and market trends.
- Oversee the allocation process, confirming store matrix and applying Min/Max at the Style level.
- Provide leadership and vision to the Assortment Planning team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
Pre-Market:
- Develop by-store sales and turn plans aligned with annual financial targets.
- Review receipt flow plan to support category needs, addressing variances with Financial Planning.
- Define clustering strategy considering channel, tier/climate differences by category.
- Build and maintain category C-1 in coordination with Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM).
- Assess current season performance and determine future season replenishment assortment.
- Establish bottoms-up targets for key-item volume drivers, trends, and newness.
- Adjust Private Brand line plans based on historical category performance.
- Assess breadth, depth, and productivity of the assortment.
- Finalize composition of 'shopping list' prior to market appointments.
In-Market:
- Quantify Buyer's curated assortment by brand, style, channel, and store cluster.
- Ensure alignment with cluster financial targets and assortment framework.
- Identify duplication across styles and vendors during style out process.
Post-Market:
- Conduct style outs in NuOrder or within the market cycle based on system capabilities.
- Address key style out questions, including customer attributes, breadth across price bands, and tier differences.
- Finalize necessary changes after style out and Buy Review; send orders for allocation.
Key Process Updates:
Pre-Market:
- Senior Director, Assortment Planning to inspect each Assortment Wedge.
- Discuss top goals, risk and upside assessment, clustering strategy, breadth and depth philosophy, and key door initiatives.
In-Market:
- Assortment Director owns quantification.
- If an Assortment Director cannot attend market, an Assortment associate is to attend in their place.
Post-Market:
- Style outs to be conducted in NuOrder, including key questions related to customer attributes and tier differences.
- Allocation process includes confirming the store matrix and applying Min/Max at the Style level.
Allocation:
- Confirm store matrix as the first part of the allocation process.
- Apply Min/Max at the Style level to ensure appropriate depth.
- Send EDI allocations to vendors at least 30 days prior to In-DC dates.
- Review receipt availability before releasing orders.
Philosophy for the Leadership Team:
- Have a vision of being a top leader.
- Embrace personal responsibility.
Skills You Will Need
Financial Business Acumen: Ability to understand and analyze financial aspects to make informed strategic decisions.
Retail Strategy and Tactics: In-depth knowledge of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscapes.
Leadership and Team Management: Capability to lead large teams leveraging upward and cross functional influence, fostering collaboration and building trust with a focus on achieving results.
Change Management: Comfort and effectiveness in leading teams through change ensuring successful adaptation.
Visionary Thinking: Ability to be a forward thinking and innovative leader with a vision to drive transformative strategies propelling family of business to new heights.
Communication Skills: Effective communication with candor, valuing open debate to bring the best ideas to life.
Growth Mindset: A growth-oriented mindset, coupled with the ability to coach teams in embracing growth opportunities.
Strategic Planning: Experience in driving strategies and plans supporting a compelling core and curated assortment.
Collaboration and Coordination: Skill in partnering closely with General Business Managers (GBMs) and Digital Directors for coordination and alignment across digital strategy and families of business.
Who You Are
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
- This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
- Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
What We Can Offer You
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.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
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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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
Be Part of an Amazing Story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
The Assortment Planner plays a pivotal role in spearheading the development of the buying framework for a designated category. They craft by-store and channel assortment plans that seamlessly align with overarching strategic and financial objectives. Bringing a progressive, customer-centric approach to the table, they effectively balance sales and profit goals while ensuring optimal inventory productivity. This leadership role demands a keen understanding of market dynamics, a knack for trend analysis, and a commitment to driving excellence in assortment strategies.
What You Will Do
Overall:
- Lead the development and execution of the buying framework for the designated category.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with top-line strategic and financial objectives.
- Conduct in-depth analysis and assessments of pre-market, in-market, and post-market activities.
- Own and drive the Private Brand line plans, considering historical performance and adoption rates.
- Conduct style outs, ensuring alignment with customer preferences and market trends.
- Oversee the allocation process, confirming store matrix and applying Min/Max at the Style level.
- Provide leadership and vision to the Assortment Planning team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
Pre-Market:
- Develop by-store sales and turn plans aligned with annual financial targets.
- Review receipt flow plan to support category needs, addressing variances with Financial Planning.
- Define clustering strategy considering channel, tier/climate differences by category.
- Build and maintain category C-1 in coordination with Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM).
- Assess current season performance and determine future season replenishment assortment.
- Establish bottoms-up targets for key-item volume drivers, trends, and newness.
- Adjust Private Brand line plans based on historical category performance.
- Assess breadth, depth, and productivity of the assortment.
- Finalize composition of 'shopping list' prior to market appointments.
In-Market:
- Quantify Buyer's curated assortment by brand, style, channel, and store cluster.
- Ensure alignment with cluster financial targets and assortment framework.
- Identify duplication across styles and vendors during style out process.
Post-Market:
- Conduct style outs in NuOrder or within the market cycle based on system capabilities.
- Address key style out questions, including customer attributes, breadth across price bands, and tier differences.
- Finalize necessary changes after style out and Buy Review; send orders for allocation.
Key Process Updates:
Pre-Market:
- Senior Director, Assortment Planning to inspect each Assortment Wedge.
- Discuss top goals, risk and upside assessment, clustering strategy, breadth and depth philosophy, and key door initiatives.
In-Market:
- Assortment Director owns quantification.
- If an Assortment Director cannot attend market, an Assortment associate is to attend in their place.
Post-Market:
- Style outs to be conducted in NuOrder, including key questions related to customer attributes and tier differences.
- Allocation process includes confirming the store matrix and applying Min/Max at the Style level.
Allocation:
- Confirm store matrix as the first part of the allocation process.
- Apply Min/Max at the Style level to ensure appropriate depth.
- Send EDI allocations to vendors at least 30 days prior to In-DC dates.
- Review receipt availability before releasing orders.
Philosophy for the Leadership Team:
- Have a vision of being a top leader.
- Embrace personal responsibility.
Skills You Will Need
Financial Business Acumen: Ability to understand and analyze financial aspects to make informed strategic decisions.
Retail Strategy and Tactics: In-depth knowledge of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscapes.
Leadership and Team Management: Capability to lead large teams leveraging upward and cross functional influence, fostering collaboration and building trust with a focus on achieving results.
Change Management: Comfort and effectiveness in leading teams through change ensuring successful adaptation.
Visionary Thinking: Ability to be a forward thinking and innovative leader with a vision to drive transformative strategies propelling family of business to new heights.
Communication Skills: Effective communication with candor, valuing open debate to bring the best ideas to life.
Growth Mindset: A growth-oriented mindset, coupled with the ability to coach teams in embracing growth opportunities.
Strategic Planning: Experience in driving strategies and plans supporting a compelling core and curated assortment.
Collaboration and Coordination: Skill in partnering closely with General Business Managers (GBMs) and Digital Directors for coordination and alignment across digital strategy and families of business.
Who You Are
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
- This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
- Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
What We Can Offer You
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.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
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.
MERCH00
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assortment planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in merchandising, business, supply chain, or a related field
- Experience with merchandise planning or assortment planning software
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for financial and inventory modeling
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sell-through and margin data
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with buying, inventory, and marketing teams
- Familiarity with open-to-buy management and seasonal planning cycles
Tips for Your Assortment Planner Job Search
Quantify your assortment decisions on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the business impact of your planning work. Tie each bullet to an outcome: sell-through rate improvement, reduction in end-of-season markdown, or SKU rationalization that freed up open-to-buy dollars. Generic phrases like 'managed product mix' won't stand out.
Show fluency in planning tools upfront
Most assortment planner job postings screen for specific tools before an application gets a second look. Call out your experience with merchandise planning software, retail analytics platforms, and spreadsheet modeling in your resume's skills section, not buried in job descriptions.
Target postings by channel, not just job title
Assortment planning looks very different in brick-and-mortar, direct-to-consumer, and wholesale. Filter your search by channel or format so your experience with store clusters, digital attribution, or vendor-managed inventory actually aligns with what the role requires day one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assortment planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a walk-through of a real assortment decision
Interviewers for assortment planner roles almost always ask you to walk through how you built or adjusted an assortment. Prepare a concise example that covers the data inputs you used, the trade-off you weighed, and the outcome you measured. Practice delivering it in under three minutes.
Negotiate by anchoring to scope and system complexity
When discussing compensation, frame your leverage around the number of categories you manage, the depth of your planning horizon, and the complexity of the systems you work in. Planners who own open-to-buy authority or cross-channel assortments consistently command stronger offers than those with narrower scope.
Assortment Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assortment planners?
The companies hiring the most assortment planners right now include Macy's, Eyemart Express, and Victoria's Secret, with the largest share of openings in New York, Florida, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, department stores, and large e-commerce operators tend to maintain the most consistent demand for this role.
How many assortment planner jobs are remote?
About 100% of assortment planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the data-heavy nature of the role. Positions focused on e-commerce assortment or digital category planning are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles tied to physical store clusters or vendor-facing buying teams are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an assortment planner?
Most assortment planners start in a retail buying, inventory analyst, or merchandise coordinator role that builds exposure to product data and sell-through reporting. From there, moving into a junior planner or planning analyst position gives you hands-on experience with open-to-buy budgets and seasonal assortment cycles. Building proficiency in planning tools and demonstrating you can connect product decisions to financial outcomes is what gets candidates promoted into full planner roles.
Can I get hired as an assortment planner with little experience?
Entry-level assortment planner roles do exist, and they typically look for candidates with a retail, merchandising, or supply chain internship, strong Excel skills, and evidence of analytical thinking. If your background is thin on formal planning experience, emphasize any coursework or project work involving product selection, demand forecasting, or inventory analysis. Retailers with large planning teams often hire junior planners they can develop internally.
What does the assortment planner interview process look like?
The assortment planner interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your planning background and tool familiarity, followed by a hiring manager conversation covering how you approach category analysis and vendor decisions. Many employers include a case study or take-home exercise where you analyze a dataset and recommend an assortment change. Final rounds often involve cross-functional stakeholders from buying, inventory management, or finance.
Where can I find and apply to assortment planner jobs?
You can find and apply to assortment planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings are updated regularly, so you can see what's available right now across retail, e-commerce, grocery, and apparel. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each listing from this page.
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