About this role
Job Description:
Who We Are:
Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail. Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.
Role Summary:
Reports to Manager, Buying Operations. Works closely with Merchandising Planning, Buying teams in North America and other teams as necessary.
Key Qualifications:
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sense of urgency, flexibility, and ability to multi-task are desired traits
• Detail oriented with good organizational and clerical skills
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• The successful candidate must be a proactive self-starter with a dynamic and resilient nature able to work and lead in a fast- paced.
• He/she will possess average communication and interpersonal skills in order to engage with stakeholders across the business and provide critical input to business teams
• This individual will have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strict adherence to deadlines and routine problem solving with a willingness to learn
Role Description:
• Process purchase orders (POs) accurately and timely using relevant tools.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prioritize orders based on urgency, business needs, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain internal trackers and databases to monitor order statuses, delivery schedules, and costs.
• Support the onboarding of new vendors by collecting required documents and setting up records.
• Assist in generating reports on buying activity, order accuracy, and vendor compliance.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs and flag any delays or exceptions to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with Buying Offices, Planners and Vendors
• Creation and documentation of best practices
• Liaison between US Buying offices, vendors and Leadership team
• Maintain workflow dashboard and reporting of business metrics
• Other specific tasks and special projects assigned. Provide regular reports on order status, vendor performance, and operational metrics.
Your Life and Career at Saks Global:
• 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)
Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.