Assistant Buyer

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Saks Full time

Salary Range $62,400 - $71,200*
Job Description:

Who We Are: Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company's unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally. Role Summary: The Assistant Buyer is a motivated individual that will participate in vendor selections, and partnerships. The Assistant Buyer will assist in providing information for the monitoring of inventory productivity, and the analysis of vendor profitability while providing data and analysis for price changes, and assists in entering price changes on line. Key Responsibilities:
  • Pre-market analysis and market appointments
  • Preliminary bulk orders and ad hoc allocation
  • Checkbook management
  • Timely placement and maintenance of purchase orders
  • Pricing strategy based on promotion cadence
  • Project, recap, and manage receipts and communicate to vendors
  • Ship sheets for monthly forecast
  • Reporting and opportunities on weekly reports
  • In-season management for the brand portfolio
  • Managing a portfolio of brands or category ownership
  • Identifying slow sellers and best sellers
  • Analysis to support merchandise strategy
  • Monitoring industry trends and evaluating competition
  • Setting up new items in the database
  • Best/Worst Seller Review
Financial Planning and Markdowns:
  • Recommending business opportunities and liabilities during OTB
  • Supporting markdown projection process and vendor negotiation
  • Reviewing departmental topside financial plans
People Partnerships:
  • Developing and maintaining vendor relationships
  • Partnering with digital lifecycle team and Item Set Up team
  • Partnering with Bangalore Merchandising team
  • Working cross-functionally with Category Growth Pod counterparts
  • Partnering with Store Planning on allocation and QR orders
Key Qualifications:
  • Managing ambiguity and self-starting
  • Strong accountability and multitasking
  • Problem-solving and novel ideas
  • Interpersonal skills and diplomacy
  • Consistent performance and driving outcomes
  • Managing multiple tasks and prioritizing
  • Open to new perspectives and ways of working
  • Retail math concepts and inventory productivity measures
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and computer skills
  • Proficiency in systems and experience as an Assistant Buyer
Your Life and Career at Saks:
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Benefits package and employee discount
Saks 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.
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