Trainee, Buying Operations

Saks Fifth Avenue; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group is seeking a Buying Operations role based in India. You will work with North America teams to manage POs, coordinate with vendors, and drive replenishment through forecasting and stock optimization.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, advanced Excel, and strong collaboration with planners and buyers to achieve in-stock goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate with retail supply chain experience.
• Analytical with advanced Excel and problem solving.
• Data management and interpretation using statistics.
• Strong planning and operational skills.
• Excellent communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Team player with collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with vendors to confirm details and schedules.
• Prioritize orders based on urgency and SLAs.
• Collaborate to manage replenishment inventory with forecasting.
• Understand stock concepts: Min/Max, safety stock, lead time.
• Maintain in-stock goals via allocation strategies.
• Provide regular reports on order status and vendor performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Problem solving

Data analysis

Planning

Operational skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Graduate/PG

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Who Are We:

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective that comprises iconic luxury retailers, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed names in luxury and deep customer relationships enhanced by the industry’s most comprehensive insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Role Summary:

Reports to Manager - Buying Operations. Works closely with Merchandising Planning, Sample and buying teams in North America and other teams as necessary.

Key Qualifications:

• Graduate/PG. Preference will be work experience in retail industry with working knowledge in supply chain
• Analytical, advanced Excel, problem solving skills, eye to detail
• Data management and interpretation using statistical concepts
• Strong planning and operational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and good knowledge of other MS Office tools
• Team player with strong collaboration skills
• Highly motivated and committed to the development of high-quality work
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with vendors and internal teams

Role Description:

• 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)
• Collaborate with Planners, Buyers and other relevant stakeholders to manage Replenishment inventory through accurate forecasting and rectifying all relevant components to achieve department-in-stock goals
• Has the concept/grasp of Stock-store Minimums/Presentation minimum, Maximums, Safety stock, Review Time, Lead time, Store to store transfers etc
• Stock Balancing: Maintain in-stock goals through effective product distribution. Analyze sales history and trends to maximize sales potential by developing allocation strategies that maintain proper store inventory levels
• Provide regular reports on order status, vendor performance, and operational metrics

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 [e-mail].