Thread regarding Macy's Inc. layoffs

Sears ceo

Who is Lampert?

Strategy? Jeff, confused here as to what your strategy is ? Copy Kohls? Spend millions of dollars on what you call a "Path to Growth", that is not growth , but continued sales decline. You plan down and call this growth? You spend millions on upper management people that do not have ANY Strategy. If you want to " Sunset" something, sunset Hal and the entire Moran's you hired. Backstage is a joke. Jeff, hang out in one for a day and listen to the customer..... Tacky c-ap that you pile into a section of the store and think you will draw the TJ Max customer? They have far better quality merchandise than you do. Better yet Jeff, look at all the E-signs littering the floors. Waste of money. The customer can not read them. They fall off of the merchandise. Copy cat Kohls, well maybe we need their CEO! You are the worst excuse of leadership we have ever seen. I hope you are packing up your office. Lampert will toss you out by your pink tie!

This is also posted on the company job site for 3 Associate Buyers jobs and check out the video

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Associate Buyer will be known as a trusted, collaborative and results-oriented leader, business partner and change agent who can lead through influence and who possesses professional maturity and industry credibility. The ideal candidate needs to be comfortable and effective leading through significant complexity. Candidates must be comfortable with quickly evaluating and sun-setting legacy approaches that no longer align to the strategy. The ideal candidate will be known for both vision and an equally strong orientation for speed.

Associate Buyer, Special Sizes, Dresses as posted on INDEED (and presumably Macy's site)

Macy's26,393 reviews - New York, NY

Apply On Company Site

Desired:E-Commerce

Job Overview:

The Associate Buyer is responsible for driving sales, margin, turn and growth across both channels for a defined area within the Buying Director’s total area of responsibility. This position will support the Buying Director in developing and executing a strategic vision, with a progressive, customer centric-approach all while delivering on sales and profit objectives. This role requires the ability to leverage technical expertise to identify opportunities and develop assortment strategies. A fundamental requirement is to be able to build trust with their teams and key collaborators. Performs other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Associate Buyer will be known as a trusted, collaborative and results-oriented leader, business partner and change agent who can lead through influence and who possesses professional maturity and industry credibility. The ideal candidate needs to be comfortable and effective leading through significant complexity. Candidates must be comfortable with quickly evaluating and sun-setting legacy approaches that no longer align to the strategy. The ideal candidate will be known for both vision and an equally strong orientation for speed.

The successful candidate will:

Make “company first” decisions.

Ability to influence partners.

Actively influence market to drive business.

Develop self by participating in ongoing professional development and training.

Seek out innovative solutions to existing customer and/or Company challenges.

Communicate with candor and value open debate to ensure the best ideas come to life.

Essential Functions:

Able to develop, plan, present and execute strategies.

Make all purchasing decisions independently of Buying Director that satisfies the customer demand and achieves sales, turn and margin plan.

Understands competitive marketplace and pursues white space opportunities that align with North Star Str

What exactly is this job title? And where was this job posted?

Where was this position posted?

I can't even believe a legitimate career website would allow them to word a job opening like this-it is unprofessional and prejudicial to current employees working their tails off. It also implies that if you're over 20 don't apply. Perhaps I will have my daughter apply, she's 11 1/2 and speedy. All sunrises, rainbows and unicorns!

The only things "sunsetting" at Macys are the jobs and market share.