Manager Merchandise Operations

Saks

$78K — $97K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in luxury retail fashion
  • 4-year degree preferred
  • Proven track record in achieving business results
  • Experience in leading and motivating teams
  • Strong business acumen and analytical skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic proficiency with MS Office, advanced preferred
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Execute compliance to store operations, finance, loss prevention, and more
  • Oversee daily store operations tasks like merchandise handling and inventory control
  • Manage team labor, scheduling, and staffing in partnership with Sr. RPSO Manager
  • Optimize operational efficiency and customer experience by flexing resources and processes
  • Maintain stockroom organization and support salesfloor replenishment
  • Collaborate with Sales Managers on merchandising and sales displays
  • Aid in setting up in-store events with Brand Experience and Sales Leaders
  • Train and coach the direct team on operational procedures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • Generous employee discount
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing company
Full Job Description
Salary Range $78,007 - $97,509*

Job Description:

YOU WILL BE: 

As a Manager of Retail Performance and Store Operations, you are responsible for driving operational performance to maximize sales and profitability in their store. You lead execution of the Operational Excellence strategy focusing on efficiency, productivity and profitability while enhancing the customer experience to improve sales performance. In this role, you report to the Sr. Manager, Retail Performance and Store Operations and work in a Neiman Marcus store location.

YOU WILL DO:

  • Executes to compliance of all SOP / directives for Operations, Loss Prevention, Finance, Accounting and any other function.

  • Oversees execution of daily store operations tasks, including:
    o Merchandise handling, transfers, pricing, and processing of inbound / outbound freight
    o Timely fulfillment, packing and shipping of online and store customer orders
    o Inventory control and accuracy processes
    o Training, implementing, and sustaining of process optimization standards

  • In partnership with Sr. RPSO Manager, manages support team labor, scheduling, and staffing

  • Flexes resources, processes, and priorities to maximize operational efficiency and customer experience

  • Maintains stockroom organization standards and supports salesfloor replenishment

  • Collaborates with Sales Managers and Visual to give associate direction on merchandising and sale set up/signage, ensuring standards are followed.

  • Partners with Brand Experience, Visual and Sales Leaders on the set up / take down of the in-store events and activations.

  • Manages performance of direct team, trains and coaches on all operational procedures, processes and associate productivity

  • Other duties as assigned

YOU WILL BRING:

  • 3+ years of relevant experience, luxury retail fashion experience preferred

  • 4-year degree preferred

  • Proven track record achieving business results

  • History of leading, motivating, and coaching teams to achieve objectives

  • Advanced business acumen and analytical skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • "Win together" mentality

  • Basic proficiency with MS Office Product Suite, advanced proficiency preferred

  • Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds

  • Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business need, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

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)

  • An amazing employee discount

Benefits: 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). 



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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