Buyer, Designer Shoes

Saks Fifth Avenue

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandising function at Saks.com is responsible for developing and implementing plans based on strategic objectives to maximize the sale of goods and services, which may occur in-store or through e-Commerce channels. This role involves monitoring performance and collaborating with brand management and creative teams to update plans. The Buyer specifically focuses on selecting merchandise based on quality, source, delivery, mix, and price for one or more categories. They provide input to the merchandise plan by assessing sales, markdowns, promotions, and inventory turnover, and ensure accurate documentation for orders, ads, and samples. The position may also include private label responsibilities. This role is categorized at a management level, below executive management, and typically involves directing and guiding teams or individuals, conducting performance and pay reviews, and potentially having hiring/firing authority. In some instances, managers at this level may be responsible for a functional area without direct reports. Saks.com is a renowned luxury e-commerce destination, offering a curated selection across fashion, beauty, jewelry, and home décor, with a unique approach that integrates digital customer experience with a network of physical stores. The company is currently expanding to become a leading international luxury destination and is committed to diversity and an inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer. Compensation varies by geographic location and experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing plans based on strategic objectives to maximize the sale of goods and services
• Monitoring performance and partnering with brand management and creative to update plans
• Selecting merchandise based on quality, source, delivery, mix, and price for one or more categories
• Providing input to merchandise plan based on assessment of sales, markdowns, promotions, and inventory turnover
• Ensuring accurate documentation for orders, ads, and samples
• May have private label responsibility
• Directing and guiding the work of teams and/or individuals (for management level roles)
• Being responsible for performance reviews, pay reviews, and may have hire/fire decision making authority (for management level roles)
• Being responsible for a functional area (in limited instances for management level without direct reports)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees