Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry's most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.
As the Associate Planner, you will be responsible for supporting the planning and buying teams during pre and in-season planning processes. They will work closely with the Planner to achieve sales and profit objectives for merchandise category/categories, working in conjunction with one or more buying teams.
The Associate Planner will support Planner with development and successful execution of topside financial plans, assortment and buy plans. The Associate Planner will also support the buying team with Open to Buy (OTB), receipt management, market prep, and ad hoc merchandise analysis.
Supports Planner in developing pre-season sales, profit and inventory targets and identifies opportunities and liabilities in season
Manages and maintains daily and weekly reports for the merchant team
Supports Planner to manage monthly OTB forecasts and presentation
Builds relationships with vendors to align on business goals/needs
Work effectively with buying, planning, and store allocation teams
Regularly analyze business at vendor, product category, and classification level and make recommendations to drive the business
Owns pre-market buy recommendations related to style breadth and unit depth by vendor and channel
Take on progressively increased responsibility and ownership of a piece of the business as you progress in your Associate role.
Required Qualifications:
A natural problem-solver, who is also analytical and creative
You understand the value of being proactive and solution-oriented
Displays confidence and willing to deal with challenges and new tasks
Detail-oriented
Retail experience/background
Natural curiosity, self motivated, and assertive
Takes initiative on projects and tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
Post Secondary education or commensurate retail experience
Minimum 2-3 years in buying, planning or allocation capacity
Fundamental understanding of retail math and inventory management
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel)
Familiar with Merchandise systems
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
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).
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 a recruiter.
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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