Assistant Buyer, Women's Sportswear

The Assistant Buyer, Women's Sportswear role requires strong problem solving skills and sense of urgency in driving profitable business. You Also Have: BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field Must have 3-5 years of experience in a buying capacity, overseeing both the creative and financial aspects of merchandising Strong analytical skill set Strong ability to influence Entrepreneurial mindset and fast learner As The Assistant Buyer, you will: Business Acumen: Has a broad view of how business works. Uses data to make prudent and effective business decisions. Assists in executing the merchandise strategy, focusing on in-season management to ensure optimal productivity Ability to work through ambiguity, while maintaining the agility and speed necessary to react to an off-price buying environment Assists in making business decisions with the customer experience in mind, becoming a customer champion in all aspects of the buying process Strong Negotiator: Has knowledge of price/value equation and anticipates the needs of the business Learning how to drive opportunities and growing to become a creative dealmaker Business Pulse: Developing a strong sense of current business at any given moment Monitors and reacts to inventory productivity Collaborate with the Marketing and Digital team by owning the Seasonal Marketing Calendar Has a pulse on the market trends and the competitive landscape Building Partnerships: Works closely and works well with all cross functional teams Communicates with store teams on signage, adjacencies, and classification strategies Partners with Allocation team to ensure optimal allocation execution Begins to build and maintain strong and meaningful vendor relationships Your Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH: Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centers A culture that promotes a flexible work environment Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision) An amazing employee discount and other exciting perks Thank you for your interest with Saks OFF 5TH. All associates are expected to create an inclusive environment free from harassment, discrimination, and bullying.Together, we celebrate, advocate for, and learn from our colleagues, customers and communities to create the best environment to shop and work for all.Your Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH:Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to winExposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centersA culture that promotes a flexible work environment Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision)An amazing employee discount and other exciting perksThank you for your interest with Saks OFF 5TH.