Merchandise Assistant, Mens/Womens Designer Shoes

Saks OFF 5TH is the premier luxury off-price destination. In its more than 100 stores in the U.S. and Canada, and online, at SaksOFF5TH.com, the company provides the best names in fashion at an incredible value through its merchandise authority, unparalleled brand access and seamless connection between ecommerce and stores.

What This Position Is All About:

Saks OFF 5TH is the premier online luxury off-price destination. Through its website and app, Saks OFF 5TH provides a compelling assortment of brands to fashion-seeking customers at the best prices. The company is reimagining traditional off-price with a digitally-native model focused on customer experience.

What This Position is All About:
The Merchandise Assistant works within the Buying team on a variety of tasks, processes, and communication. The Merchandise Assistant primarily assists the Buying office with go-to-market preparation, tactical vendor communications, price changes, and ad hoc analysis support. The position requires frequent communication with other members of the buying team as well as with vendors, distribution centers, stores and customers.

Who Are You:

• You get things done by engaging in high level teamwork and flexing your interpersonal skills

• Sense of urgency, flexibility, ability to multitask

• Good organizational and clerical skills

• Willingness to learn

• Self Starter, works well in teams with ability to be agile and shift focus accordingly

You Also Have:

• University or college degree

• Detail oriented

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong computer skills - preferably MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

As The Merchandise Assistant you will:

• PO Maintenance and troubleshooting (Vendor Tickets, UPC requests, order tracking)

• Weekly reporting and recaps (e.g. Running best seller reports, assist with go-to-market prep)

• Transcribe vendor line sheets into order buy sheets

• Manage in-bound and out-bound receipts

• Support the POS process by working with buyer to determine markdown strategy

• Additional responsibilities as required

You get things done by engaging in high-level teamwork and flexing your interpersonal skills

Sense of urgency, flexibility, ability to multitask

Good organizational and clerical skills

Willingness to learn

Self Starter, works well in teams with ability to be agile and shift focus accordingly

A natural problem-solver, who is also analytical and creative

You understand the value of being proactive and solution-oriented

You keep the customer at the center of all decisions

You have a can-do attitude and a team mindset

You have the ability to operate with ambiguity

You possess an entrepreneurial and curious spirit

You have the ability to present data & influence discussion with peers and members of cross-functional teams.

You Also Have:

• Detail oriented

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong computer skills - preferably MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent retail experience in merchandise planning

• Experience in buying, planning or allocation

• Fundamental understanding of supply chain operations and inventory management

• Financial Acumen

Your Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH:

• Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centers

• A culture that promotes a flexible work environment

• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision)

• An amazing employee discount and other exciting perks

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $60,000 and $62,500/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

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Thank you for your interest with Saks OFF 5TH. We look forward to reviewing your application.

We believe that our differences not only make us stronger, but also guide our evolution and future growth. All associates are expected to create an inclusive environment free from harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Together, we celebrate, advocate for, and learn from our colleagues, customers and communities to create the best environment to shop and work for all.

Your Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH:

• Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centers
• A culture that promotes a flexible work environment
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision)
• An amazing employee discount and other exciting perks

Thank you for your interest with Saks OFF 5TH. We look forward to reviewing your application.

We believe that our differences not only make us stronger, but also guide our evolution and future growth. All associates are expected to create an inclusive environment free from harassment, discrimination, and bullying.Together, we celebrate, advocate for, and learn from our colleagues, customers and communities to create the best environment to shop and work for all.

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