Buyer, Designer Shoes

Saks Fifth Avenue
San Francisco, CA
Category Operations
Job Description
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the overall merchandising strategy and product direction within assigned categories or departments, aiming to meet or exceed sales, margin, and financial objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent retail experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in a buying office with a strong understanding of buying operations and retail strategy.
  • Proven business acumen with strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
  • Expertise in retail math, including markup, margin planning, OTB, WOS, T/O, GMROI, and assortment planning.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and vendor relationships.
  • Strong customer focus with a results-driven mindset and ability to manage ambiguity.
  • Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and conflict management skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the agility to adapt to changing business needs.
  • Willingness to travel, including internationally, as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Basic life insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital and accident insurance
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