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Prepare for your first position as an Assistant Buyer through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on training. Learn how to develop, analyze, strategize and promote a buying department. Also gain knowledge and skills for selecting, buying and assorting merchandise to capture emerging trends. This program is located in New York City.

What you have the opportunity to do

• Learn to develop and implement a business plan for a multi-million dollar buying department, with direct profit-and-loss responsibilities
• Consistently analyze and react to business trends by strategically selecting appropriate merchandise
• Strategize with the advertising department to develop a plan to promote your product
• Communicate with vendors about sales analysis, price negotiation and sell-through markdown issues

What to bring to the program

• Bachelor’s degree with a solid academic record, all majors welcome
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects to achieve productivity and business goals
• Skills to promote teamwork, solve problems and manage complex relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Macy’s, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

So you’re aiming to become a buying executive? Your training program consists of 24 basic courses – plus additional classes at intermediate and advanced levels as you progress in your career. Courses you will complete and their learning objectives include:

• Business Screens Expedition. This multimedia computer-based program answers the most common business questions you’ll encounter immediately on the job. The content focuses on terminology and business screens used to gain this information.
• Getting Started Workshop. Once you understand the business screens used to access performance information, you will complete a workbook on your business to prepare for this workshop. In the workshop, you’ll discuss the business impact of performance numbers.
• Business Optimization. Learn how to manage your business to maximize profitability. Focus on the use of tools for reorders and addressing slow-selling merchandise.
• Introduction to Forecasting. A forecast is an estimate of a future business trend, based on current trends and the financial plan. Through this web-based training program, you will learn the basics of online forecasting.
• Advertising and Sales Promotion. Learn about sales promotion strategies and your role in the advertising process.
• Formulating Peak Performance. This multimedia computer-based program teaches the basic math formulas used in a retail environment. You’ll also learn the relationship of sales, stock, markdowns and receipts.
• Merchandise Logistics and Tracking. Learn how to monitor and manage the movement of merchandise – from the vendor to the distribution center to the sales floor – through this multimedia computer-based program.