find your fit: part 1
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Find Your Fit: Part 1
Macy’s, Inc.Ross StoresNordstrom
Matthew AlexanderManager, College Relations
WHO WE ARE
Megan ZieglerAssociate Manager,
College Relations
Driving Sales & ProfitabilityMERCHANT ROLES
Two different, dynamic career tracks:
Omni Buying / Digital Merchandising
Omni Planning
Omni world + Single View of Inventory = Ultimate CollaborationWHEEL OF INFLUENCE
Merchant Forecasting
OmniFinancial Planning
OmniBuying
Digital MerchandisingOmni
Merchandise Planning
OmniInventory
Management
Omni Buying / Digital MerchandisingBUYING TRACK
Buyers…• Have a high acumen for products and
trends• Drive relationships with vendors • Identify, procure and assort products that
our customer demands
Planners …• Are highly quantitative, analytical, and
systems-oriented. • Are responsible for the planning across all
purchasing channels • Macy's brick-and-mortar stores • macys.com• Operate on our omnichannel SVI (single
view of inventory) model
PLANNING TRACK
Moving from a Career Ladder to a Career Lattice & Cross
Functional Experience
Career growth is not just about moving up vertically – it is just
as important to gain a well rounded experience by taking on
multiple roles at all levels.
CAREER PATH
Paid 8-week program
Assigned to a team of merchants
Network with 100+ corporate interns
Structured Workshops
Exposure to Senior Leadership
Collaborative capstone project & presentation
Opportunity to receive full-time offer
INTERNS
2016 SUMMER INTERNS
CONNECT WITH US
NRF Career Fair, Saturday, January 14
www.macyscollege.com
macyscollege *New snapchat launching in January
@macyscollege
Macy’s Careers After College
LinkedIn Group: Macy’s Student Network
“MacysCareersAfterCollege”
Ross Stores, Inc. Store Management
Management is about persuading people to do things they do not want to do, while leadership is
about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could.
Defining Leadership
Asst. Store Mgr.Intern
Store Mgr.
District Mgr. in
Training
District Mgr.
CAREER PATH
The Role of a Leader
My Ross Story
My Ross Story
My Ross Story
My Ross Story
Renata BakaleDIRECTOR
NORDSTROM STORESLABOR SCHEDULING
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Our #1 GOAL… Making our customers feel good!
BUILDING A SEAMLESS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTIncreasing relevance through differentiated product assortment
CAPABILITIESSupporting a seamless experience
SERVICE & EXPERIENCECombining the richness of stores with the convenience of online
Nordstrom is a leading fashion specialty retailer offering compelling clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children.
Fashion Your Future Careers are made here
IT STARTS WITH PEOPLE AND CULTUREOUR EMPLOYEES ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE THE CUSTOMER FEEL GOOD
NORDSTROM NOW…
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NORDSTROM NOW…
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NORDSTROM MANHATTAN FLAGSHIP RENDING OPENS (2019)
