Merchandising Operations Associate

Salary Range $23.35 - $29.19* Job Description: WHO WE ARE: Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one‑of‑a‑kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 14 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all‑channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. YOU WILL BE: Under the leadership and reporting to the Merchandise Operations Team Supervisor/Manager, the Merchandise Operations Associate supports the daily operations of merchandise including processing, placement, maintenance and fulfillment. Demonstrates comfort in flexing all communication styles and establishes positive interpersonal relationships. Evaluates progress against key performance drivers and assess organizational opportunities and risks. Drives positive outcomes through objectives and measures while monitoring progress and results. Consistently generates and shares original ideas, tackling both simple and complex problems. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Merchandise: Process inbound merchandise, placement and presentation of merchandise on selling floor. Follow direction in maintaining standards in placement and presentation. Participate when needed in other store projects, including fill in of merchandise on the selling floor, floor recovery and supply replenishment. Fullfillment: Locate requested merchandise within our store and complete orders placed by the customer. Provide excellent customer service and act quickly to address the customers’ needs. Ad hoc responsibilities if needed. WHAT YOU WILL BRING: Ability to lift cartons, climb ladders, and handle racks and carts of merchandise; lift of up to 50 pounds. Retain merchandising standards on the floor in compliance with Visual standards. Must have computer skills and ability to use available technology (RF guns, PC, iOS device, Excel/Word, and several proprietary platforms). Ability to work a flexible schedule following business needs and follows through on assigned tasks. Ability to drive company vehicle as needed in accordance with your state Driver’s License standards (select doors only). YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE: 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. SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS: Hourly rate is $18‑23 an hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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). Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application. Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store. Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr