Salary Range $78,007 - $97,509*
Job Description:
WHO WE ARE:
Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 33 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.
YOU WILL BE:
The Manager, Merchandise Operations is responsible for leading all aspects of merchandise operations within the store, ensuring the seamless flow of product from receipt to floor while driving operational excellence across processing, merchandising, fulfillment, and back-of-house organization. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, optimize resources, and uphold standards around inventory accuracy, pricing, and event execution, while partnering closely with the selling organization to support the client experience and continuously improve efficiency and overall store performance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
People Development
Develop and Train the Merchandise Operations team
Manage a diverse team that is responsible for a wide range of processes.
Plan and strategize resources to meet deadlines
Oversee support functions within the location and provide leadership in support of the selling organization
Merchandise Operations
Achieve Operational KPI’S
Ensure that merchandise is received and processed in accordance with door to floor principles and that new receipts are on the floor prior to store opening
Ensure new receipts are merchandised to the Visual Standard
Oversees efficient processing of outbound merchandise (RTVs/Transfers)
Execute price changes and event set up
Ensure that back of house areas are properly organized to support selling
Provide oversight of fulfillment including scheduling and dashboard maintenance
Administrative
Maintain Inventory accuracy by regular oversight of Inventory exception reports
Maintain work schedules for Merchandise Operations Team
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Available to work a flexible schedule that will include nights and weekends
3-5 years supervisory experience in retail environment in visual or merchandising capacity.
Proficiency in utilizing available technology, especially Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to lift and carry boxes (approx. weight 25 - 50 lbs), move and maneuver rolling equipment (pallets, flatbed carts, rolling racks), climb safety ladders (approx. 6 feet)
Innate ability to gain ground without damaging relationships. Can be both assertive but diplomatic.
Drives positive outcomes through objectives & measures, while monitoring progress & results effectively. Adept at course-correcting within a fast-paced environment.
You inspire others with your vision and sense of purpose. You have an optimistic spirit and celebrate wins and symbols of progress to rally support behind the vision.
Constantly looking for ways to improve the way things are done while driving personal results. Comfortable with change and challenging conventions.
You bring others together to drive results when needed. You have the ability to build morale and spirit within the team and; bring out the best performance and potential in others
Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE:
Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
An amazing employee discount
SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:
Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store.
Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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