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Assistant Manager Buying Operations

Saks Fifth AvenueBengaluru, Karnataka, India

16 hours ago

Job description

Job Description : Who We Are

Saks Global is a combination of world-class luxury retailers, including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks

OFF 5TH, as well as a portfolio of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments. Saks Global is deeply committed to helping luxury

consumers discover the most sought-after established and emerging brands from around the world. Powered by data-driven technology

and centered on the customer, Saks Global is on a mission to redefine the luxury shopping experience through highly personalized

service, with greater opportunities for product discovery across all channels.

Role Summary

Assistant Manager, Buying Operations is responsible for overseeing the Sample Management & item setup process. The lead is

responsible for driving process improvement & efficiency metrics development & implementation. They are also responsible for

achieving topside sales plans, conversion goals, usability performance targets & corporate objectives. They will oversee teams focused

on ensuring timely production of merchandise with accountability for complete & accurate turn in processes, product information &

assortments. They will also drive ongoing efficiency & quality improvements.

Key Qualifications

Experience in the field of Item Setup in a multi-banner E-commerce retail environment
2+ years of experience in people management
Monitor volumes & prioritize team’s workload accordingly to meet timelines
Create & develop solutions to streamline operations, improve consistency & increase efficiency of the team
Develop training materials & product guides as needed
Understand the multi-channel / banner aspect of the business & help manage that with Direct Reports
Participates in long-term planning & resource allocation discussions - Manages forecasting & freelancer scheduling / budget
Proficiency with merchandising systems (e.g., PIM, RFS)
Technical aptitude with web-based tools & proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Action & detail oriented, organized with ability to manage teams to execute within deadlines
Demonstrate strong resource workload & capacity management skills & proven ability to manage multiple resources, priorities &

a large volume of business

Demonstrate ability to analyze & react to quality & performance metrics to drive quality & efficiencies within team

Ability to select & develop a team of future leaders

Exhibit ability to perform well, problem solve & brainstorm in a collaborative environment & inspire a strong sense of

camaraderie, accountability, & high performance across teams

Demonstrate sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others & strong decision making skills

Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in e-commerce businesses

Role Description

Develop strategies to scale, monitor & streamline the Vendor provided assets acquisition & product turn-in processes to ensure

a consistent & even flow of products-to-turn-in across all categories / banners on a daily basis. Proactively work to improve the

turn-in process through conducting regular strategic reviews of turn-in metrics & work with cross-functional partners to identify

& implement opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, & scalability of the turn-in process. Interface with Buying

Organizations to prioritize item creation & PO entry to drive full price sales by providing clarity on merchant PO inputs through

reporting. Manage inventory control & transfers to / from vendors & DCs.

Oversee & drive the item set up process & improvements focusing on accuracy & consistent customer experience. Ensure timely

live dates of products. Oversee team quality metrics & define ways to improve including but not limited to reducing NOS,

improving time to site, increasing compliance & improving team quality metrics

Provide thought leadership on process efficiency initiatives including daily publication, PIM, sample workflow management &

cross-functional training. Drive & ensure continuous process efficiency & performance improvements across Sample

Management teams. Apply best practices across categories / banners.

Continue to review organizational structure to ensure accurate headcount to facilitate the continuing growth of the business

Streamlining Sample Management workflow processes & leveraging best practices across teams, locations, banners

Liaising with the buying offices on Lifecycle related priorities / issues

Partnering with Asset Protection & DC teams for studio inventory management & aligning on all policies & procedures

Lead, coach, and develop a team, ensuring high levels of engagement, performance, and collaboration.

Set clear goals and performance expectations in alignment with business objectives.

Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and feedback sessions to support employee development. Promote a

diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment.

Support workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding efforts in collaboration with HR.

Drive employee engagement through recognition, team-building, and clear communication.

Additional Job Description

Your Life and Career at Saks

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities

A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work / life balance

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

Thank you for your interest in Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability

or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which

the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer,

leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon

request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.

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