Trainee, Buying Operations

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:

Role Summary:
As a Trainee, Buying Operations Specialist, you will report to the Manager, Buying Operations. You will work closely with Merchandising Planning, Buying teams in North America, and other teams as necessary. In this role, you will be responsible for managing purchase order processes, coordinating with vendors, tracking order statuses, and acting as a liaison between US Buying offices, vendors, and leadership to ensure seamless operational execution.

Responsibilities:
• Process purchase orders (POs) accurately and timely using relevant tools
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies
• Prioritize orders based on urgency, business needs, and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Maintain internal trackers and databases to monitor order statuses, delivery schedules, and costs
• Support the onboarding of new vendors by collecting required documents and setting up records
• Assist in generating reports on buying activity, order accuracy, and vendor compliance
• Ensure adherence to SLAs and flag any delays or exceptions to relevant stakeholders
• Work with Buying Offices, Planners, and Vendors
• Creation and documentation of best practices
• Serve as a liaison between US Buying offices, vendors, and the Leadership team
• Maintain workflow dashboard and reporting of business metrics
• Provide regular reports on order status, vendor performance, and operational metrics
• Execute other specific tasks and special projects as assigned

Key Qualifications:
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in order to engage with stakeholders across the business and provide critical input to business teams.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and clerical skills.
• Proactive self-starter with a dynamic and resilient nature, able to work independently with little supervision and lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strict adherence to deadlines.
• Sense of urgency, flexibility, and strong multi-tasking skills.
• Routine problem-solving skills with a strong willingness to learn.

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.

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 candidatesupport@exemplarluxury.com.