Manager, Merchandise Operations

Merchandise Manager / Manager, Merchandise Operations

The Merchandise Manager / Manager, Merchandise Operations is responsible for overseeing all back of the house operational functions and front of the house visual standards. In this role the Manager will ensure the processing of inbound merchandise, placement and presentation of merchandise on the selling floor, and the processing of merchandise off the selling floor and out of the store, in accordance with established Saks Fifth Avenue productivity and process standards. The role also oversees the creation and maintenance of a dynamic shopping environment, which incorporates fashion trend statements, visual presentations, and promotional events to support the sale of full-priced merchandise and the overall profitability of the store. The Manager is a part of the store's core management team and will serve as a leader on the floor, prioritizing the customer service experience. The Asset Protection Manager will interact with customers and associates, work to resolve customer issues and ensure all associates are providing and exceeding our customer service expectations.

Operations Ownership

• Hire, train and develop the Merchandise Operations team responsible for a wide range of back of house processes.
• Oversee processing of inbound merchandise within an established company time frame, ensuring that new receipts are on the selling floor prior to store opening.
• Ensure compliance with all Store Audit Standards.
• Take a leadership role in communication, direction, and flow challenges within the store.
• Maintain Inventory accuracy by regular oversight of Inventory exception reports.
• Oversee processing of outbound merchandise transfers and returns to vendors.
• Direct and ensure execution of markdowns and price changes, re-ticketing, sends, repairs, sell off consolidation, order supplies, etc.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

People

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements) :

Your Life and Career at Saks Fifth Avenue :

Salary and Other Benefits :

The starting salary for this position is between $67,000 -$75,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for bonus. 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).