Merchandise Operations Associate

Saks Fifth Avenue•Chicago, IL

10d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Operations Associate supports store sales, profitability, and the customer experience by performing daily operational tasks. The role assists with stocking, receiving, order fulfillment, merchandise handling, and maintaining merchandise organization. The associate works at a Neiman Marcus store location and reports to the RPSO Manager. Duties also include supporting merchandise standards, inventory control, and in-store events and activations.

Requirements

At least 1 year of retail experience.
Flexibility in managing competing tasks and a “win together” mentality.
Basic proficiency with the MS Office Product Suite.
Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds.
Work a flexible schedule based on business need, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Complete daily store operations and assist leads and managers.
Handle merchandise, transfers, and inbound and outbound freight processing.
Fulfill, pack, and ship online and in-store customer orders.
Place merchandise as needed to ensure merchandise standards are followed.
Complete merchandise price changes and reticketing; sign and move marked product.
Process reticketing, damages, out-of-stocks, and related inventory control tasks.
Back-stock merchandise and maintain stockroom organization.
Under the guidance of managers and Visual, merchandise products and set up sale events and signage in accordance with standards.
Support setup and takedown of in-store events and activations.
Follow safety procedures on the dock and in all other work areas.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
Employee discount
Career advancement opportunities