Associate Buyer, Contemporary/Private Brand/Active

What This Position is All About: The Associate Buyer, Contemporary/Private Brand/Active is responsible for supporting the Buyer in developing an omni merchandise strategy with a focus on our customer. Maintains view of overall assortment and is able to quickly seize opportunities. Uses data to make prudent and effective business decisions. •Drives execution of the merchandise strategy, focusing on in-season management to ensure optimal productivity •Continue to build and grow strong and meaningful vendor relationships •Analyze reports to help synthesize data from all aspects of the business and multiple data points to quickly size risks and opportunities •Ability to work through ambiguity, while maintaining the agility and speed necessary to react to an off-price buying environment •Makes all business decisions in their area of responsibility with the customer experience in mind, becoming a customer champion in all aspects of the buying process Strong Negotiator: •Strong working knowledge of price/value equation and anticipates the needs of the business •Negotiate and secure merchandise for seasonal opportunities both in-season and packaway Business Pulse: •Exhibits a strong sense of current business at any given moment •Monitors and reacts to inventory productivity •Collaborates with cross functional partners to create business plans and develop promotional strategies •Has a pulse on the market trends and the competitive landscape Building Partnerships: •Works closely and works well with all cross functional teams •Continues to gain knowledge of store landscapes and localization strategies •Navigate through the nuances of online promotions and strategies •Work with marketing teams on promotions and event pricing Planning Knowledge and Partnerships: •Identifies business opportunities with planning team •Thorough understanding of open-to-buy, markdown management and financials •Partner with Planning team with product assortments 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. 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.