Full-Time

Wave Planner

Macy's

Macy's

10,001+ employees

Retail fashion and home goods retailer

Compensation Overview

$20.13 - $32.57/hr

China Grove, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)

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Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with WM wave planning software is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret employment policies, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals in English.
  • Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Resourceful self-starter who works well independently as well as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and handheld technology.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to perform reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, depth perception, and color vision activities.
  • Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Responsibilities
  • Follow all building guidelines to help maintain a safe work environment.
  • Use warehouse management system functionalities to maintain proper workflow and balance through outbound processes.
  • Ensure the fulfillment center has sufficient work for each outbound processing area to meet Ship On Time commitments and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Set priorities for all work queues and provide regular progress updates to area managers throughout the facility.
  • Research cancelled pick tickets and work with the fulfillment center Inventory Control team to troubleshoot issues and maintain stock accuracy standards.
  • Ensure all cartons are processed through to Shipped status at the end of each day's wave cycles.
  • Identify training opportunities in outbound processes.
  • Conduct daily team meetings and communicate written and verbal ideas clearly.
  • Keep colleagues informed and recognize and celebrate individual and team performance with positive reinforcement.
  • Ensure associates work toward continuous improvement goals and objectives.
  • Enlist associates to provide suggestions for process and culture improvement and champion their cause.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Complete random drug testing within the required timeframe when selected.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with WM wave planning software.

Macy's sells fashion and home goods through its large network of department stores and macys.com. It sources products from suppliers and earns revenue by marking up purchases and by operating a branded credit card, promotions, and loyalty programs. Its shopping experience includes free shipping on qualifying orders and fast, free in-store pickup, supported by data-sharing for secure processing and logistics. The company differentiates itself with a broad mix of price points and brands across dual channels, aiming to reach a wide audience, drive sales, and build customer loyalty.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1858

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 comparable sales rose 2.7%, the fifth straight positive quarter.
  • Macy's raised FY26 guidance to $21.675-$21.825 billion sales and $2.15-$2.35 EPS.
  • Tariff refunds funded $96 million of reinvestment in pricing, staffing, and AI tools.

What critics are saying

  • Mainline Macy's comps were only 1.1% in Q2 2026, far below Bloomingdale's.
  • Macy's is closing about 150 underproductive stores, cutting sales and raising execution risk.
  • If Reimagine 200 stalls, Macy's becomes a shrinking department store with no durable traffic.

What makes Macy's unique

  • Macy's Reimagine 200 stores outperformed with 1.9% comps in Q2 2026.
  • Bloomingdale's posted 11.3% comps and record Q2 sales, reinforcing luxury moat.
  • Exclusive American designer capsules and Parade centennial merchandise create retailer-only traffic.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Mental Health Support

Merchandise Discounts

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 11th, 2026
Macy's reports 5th straight quarter of comps growth, raises full-year guidance

Macy's reported its fifth consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth, with comps rising 2.7% in Q2 2026. Net sales grew 1.1% to $4.9 billion, whilst total revenue increased 1.2% to $5.1 billion. Bloomingdale's achieved its highest second-quarter sales volume in 154 years, with comps up 11.3%. Bluemercury comps rose 6.2%. Adjusted earnings per share reached $0.63, compared to $0.35 in the prior year. Operating cash flow improved to $586 million from $255 million, whilst free cash flow swung to an inflow of $262 million from an outflow of $88 million. The company returned $201 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Macy's raised its full-year guidance, projecting net sales of $21.675-$21.825 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.15-$2.35.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
Macy's to reinvest $96M tariff refund into furniture, jewelry price cuts and operations

Macy's plans to reinvest $96 million from a tariff refund into price cuts, marketing, staffing, and offsetting fuel costs, CEO Tony Spring told The Wall Street Journal. The retailer will reduce prices on furniture and jewellery, categories hit hard by tariffs and rising costs. Spring said furniture sales suffered when tariffs pushed prices up significantly. After lowering prices in Q2, the category showed marked improvement. The announcement followed Macy's second-quarter results showing net sales of $4.9 billion, up 1.1% year-over-year, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.63. The company raised its FY26 guidance across sales, comparable sales, adjusted EPS, and EBITDA margin. Macy's shares fell around 4% on Thursday despite the positive results.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
Macy's raises guidance as 'Reimagined 200' stores outperform, Bloomingdale's posts record Q2

Macy's raised its full-year guidance following strong second-quarter performance, driven by its "Reimagined 200" stores, which outperformed the broader fleet by 80 basis points. Bloomingdale's achieved its highest second-quarter sales in 154 years. The retailer received $116 million in tariff refunds. It will flow $20 million to the bottom line whilst reinvesting the remainder in brand building and accelerating its 2027 store expansion pipeline. Management attributed a 9% increase in Average Unit Retail to shifting towards "fashion authority" positioning, prioritising premium brand tiers. The company also realised operational efficiency gains through AI-powered replenishment tools and supply chain enhancements. Gross margin guidance now assumes a 5 to 15 basis point headwind from tariffs and fuel costs, improved from the previously expected 20 to 30 basis points.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
Macy's shares fall 3.3% despite Q2 beat as full-year revenue guidance misses estimates

Macy's shares fell 3.3% in premarket trading despite beating second-quarter estimates, as weak full-year revenue guidance disappointed investors. The department store reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.63, surpassing the $0.35 consensus by $0.28. Revenue reached $4.9 billion, beating the $4.78 billion estimate. Comparable sales rose 2.7%, with Bloomingdale's surging 11.3% and Bluemercury up 6.2%. However, full-year revenue guidance of $21.68 billion to $21.83 billion fell short of the $21.82 billion consensus. The adjusted EPS included a $0.23 net tariff refund benefit. Excluding this, adjusted EPS would have been $0.40. Gross margin expanded 180 basis points to 41.5%, though 180 basis points came from tariff refunds.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
Macy's drops 5% despite EPS beat and raised outlook with $116M tariff refund benefit

Macy's shares fell 5% to $20.45 despite beating fiscal second-quarter expectations and raising its full-year outlook. The retailer posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.63, nearly double the $0.36 consensus estimate, whilst revenue of $5.06 billion surpassed the $4.80 billion Street forecast. The selloff appears company-specific, as peers Kohl's and TJX showed minimal movement. Investors focused on the composition of Macy's raised guidance, which includes a 5-cent per-share benefit from $116 million in tariff refunds. Comparable sales rose 2.7% across Macy's three nameplates, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of positive comps. Bloomingdale's led with 11.3% comparable sales growth, whilst Bluemercury posted 6.2% gains. Gross margin expanded 180 basis points to 41.5%, aided by tariff repayments.