Jewelry Operations Associate

Saks Fifth Avenue • Island, KY

10d

About The Position

Under direction from the Jewelry Selling Manager, the Jewelry Operations Associate is responsible for supporting all operational functions of the Jewelry Department, including but not limited to processing new merchandise, processing return to vendor and transfer transactions, processing repairs, organizing trunk shows, performing daily case counts and inventory maintenance, and conducting special communications with the Corporate Buying Team.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly learn systems, jewelry standards, and IT applications
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and properly book all jewelry in accordance with company standards (photocopy all fine jewelry, reconcile all PO issues with the buying office)
• Ensure all merchandise is entered into the case count system after it has been received
• Retrieve and process all merchandise to be returned to the vendor or transferred in accordance with company standards (properly pack merchandise, retrieve a tracking number for all outbound shipments)
• Maintain a repair log, check merchandise in/out and track all repairs sent to the vendor or local shop
• Submit repair invoices with proper documentation to Accounts Payable
• Receive all merchandise for trunk shows and verify the number and condition of the pieces against the manifest list
• Assist in trunk show set-up/take-down, compile results and recap the trunk show business
• Ensure case counts are completed and all discrepancies are reconciled
• Reticket all merchandise without tickets (returns or anything with a non-readable tag)
• Prepare all special order requests and submit to buyers
• Assist Selling Manager and associates on the selling floor as necessary
• Ensure the department is stocked with supplies
• Other store initiatives as assigned by management
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Benefits

• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing Associate discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees