Assistant Store Director, Operations

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Saks OFF 5TH is seeking an Assistant Store Director, Operations to lead back-of-house efficiency and customer-focused store performance. You will oversee workload planning, freight flow, inventory integrity, and digital tools adoption, partnering with the Store Director to drive strategic operational initiatives.

You will apply expertise in retail operations, analytics, and team leadership to optimize EBITA and ensure an elevated in-store experience across the Buckhead location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail operations.
• Strong understanding of operational processes, inventory management, and freight flow.
• Experience with workload planning, budgeting, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational workload planning to balance efficiency with business needs.
• Oversee all store operational standards and ensure high-level execution.
• Ensure adoption of digital tools for operational execution.
• Plan, budget, and schedule operational processes with clear timelines.
• Oversee freight flow operations and drive efficiency through process improvement.
• Oversee stock replenishment strategy to meet customer demand and maintain inventory integrity.
• Lead a customer-first culture and ensure operations enhance the shopping experience.
• Analyze financial and operational reports to drive EBITA improvements and align with goals.

Skills

Retail operations

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Data-driven decisions

Digital tools

Communication

Team development

Job description

## Assistant Store Director, OperationsApply: O5\\_0842\\_BUCKHEAD: Full time: Posted Today: R-109463**Job Description:****WHO WE ARE:** Saks OFF 5TH is a destination for off-price luxury fashion. Its 12 stores serve primarily as a selling channel for residual inventory from Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, offering a compelling assortment of high-end designers and everyday favorites at the best prices. Saks OFF 5th is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences. **YOU WILL BE:**As the Assistant Store Director, Operations, you will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence and supporting overall store performance. You will oversee all operational processes, from workload planning and freight flow to inventory management and digital tool adoption, ensuring a smooth and efficient back-of-house operation. This role focuses on optimizing store operations to maximize efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction, while actively contributing to the broader business strategy. You’ll partner closely with the Store Director and leadership team to implement operational strategies, drive process improvements, and cultivate a customer-first culture that supports store growth. **WHAT YOU WILL DO:*** Manage operational workload planning, balancing efficiency with business needs* Oversee all store operational standards ensuring execution at a high level* Ensure store-wide adoption of digital tools for operational execution* Manage the planning, timelines, budget and communication of all required operational processes through workload planning and effective scheduling* Oversee all freight flow operations and drives efficiency through process improvement* Oversee stock replenishment strategy to meet customer demand and ensure inventory integrity* Lead a culture of customer-first decision-making, ensuring all operations enhance the shopping experience* Analyze financial and operational reports to make data-driven decisions that improve EBITA* Aligs operational strategies with business goals to optimize store performance and growth* Communicate store strategy to leadership and associates, ensuring clarity in operational goals* Partner with store manager to improve operations and achieve business goals* Identify long-term operational challenges and implement strategies for resolution **WHAT YOU WILL BRING:*** 3+ years of experience in retail operations, with proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment* Strong understanding of operational processes, inventory management, andfreight flow* Experience with workload planning, budgeting, and scheduling* Comfortable using data and reporting tools to make business decisions and drive improvements* Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities* Proficiency with digital tools and technology platforms used in retail environments* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and develop teams* Proven ability to align operational strategies with business goals and enhance overall store performance* Customer-first mindset with a commitment to delivering an elevated in-store experience* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays **YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS OFF 5TH:*** 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** **[e-mail]****.** Salary Range $61,666 - $77,082\\* 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.