WHO WE ARE:
Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.
Job Description:
YOU WILL BE:
As the Assistant Planner, you will be responsible for supporting the planning and buying teams during pre- and in-season planning processes. You will work closely with your Planner to achieve sales and profit objectives for merchandise category/ categories, working in conjunction with one or more buying teams.
You will support your Planner with the development and successful execution of financial plans, assortment, and buy plans. The Assistant Planner will also support the buying team with Open to Buy (OTB), receipt management, market prep, and ad hoc merchandise analysis.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Supports in monthly OTB forecasts and presentation
- Assists their Planner in developing pre-season sales, profit and inventory targets and identifies opportunities and liabilities in season
- Maintains daily and weekly reports for the merchant team
- Regularly analyze business at vendor, product category, and classification level and make recommendations to drive the business
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to align on business goals/needs
- Work effectively with Buying, Planning, Category Growth, and Store Allocation teams
- Prepare pre-market buy recommendations related to style breadth and unit depth by vendor and channel
- Take on progressively increased responsibility and ownership of a piece of the business as you progress in your Assistant role
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):
- Post-secondary education or commensurate retail experience
- Minimum 1-2 years in buying, planning or allocation capacity
- Fundamental understanding of retail math and inventory management
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
- Familiar with Merchandising systems
Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):
- A natural problem-solver with a financial and analytical lens
- You are resourceful and understand the value of being proactive and solution-oriented
- Detail-oriented
- Experience working across multiple functions to gather various perspectives to solve a problem
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:
- 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).
Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Exemplar Luxury Group 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 Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [email protected].
Salary Range $59,000 - $79,000*
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.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary education or commensurate retail experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in buying, planning, or allocation
- Fundamental understanding of retail mathematics and inventory management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Familiarity with merchandising systems
- Problem-solving skills with a financial and analytical perspective
- Resourceful, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
- Detail-oriented
- Experience working across multiple functions to gather perspectives and solve problems
What We Do
Saks is the premier digital platform for luxury fashion in North America. Driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style, we serve as a destination to explore and discover the latest in luxury from established and emerging designers. Our expertly curated assortment features sought-after names in women’s, men’s and kids’ fashion, as well as beauty, home and lifestyle merchandise. Through Saks.com and the mobile app, we provide access to professional stylists, inspiring editorial content and interactive events. Our differentiated approach seamlessly combines elevated online experiences with in-person services through an exclusive partnership with the Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Visit Saks.com for more information.
