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Title: Early Talent Operations & Programs Lead (Hybrid) Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Job Description: Full time job requisition id JR-103116 The Early Talent Operations and Programs Lead is responsible for the planning and execution of early career development programs and leading the operational execution of early talent recruiting. This role serves as the operational backbone of the Early Talent function, ensuring seamless delivery of university recruiting initiatives, candidate experiences, employer branding, recruiting events, and internship and rotational program operations. Partnering closely with the Senior Manager of Early Talent Recruiting and Development Programs, recruiters, hiring managers, business leaders, marketing, and external partners, this position drives operational excellence across the end-to-end early talent lifecycle while continuously improving processes. Key Responsibilities - Lead operational planning and execution of enterprise early career recruiting and development programs. - Develop and manage annual recruiting calendars and program timelines; including project plans, milestones, and communications. - Manage monthly and annual operational budgets by tracking recruiting expenses and program costs. - Early Talent Programs: - Support the operational strategy and execution of early talent programs from planning through post-program evaluation. - Facilitate in-person and virtual workshops, seminars, and training sessions for early talent programs; including content creation and measuring effectiveness and participant engagement. - Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to refine program effectiveness and participant readiness. - Coordinate venue logistics, travel, catering, technology, and materials for early talent programs. - Oversee preboarding and onboarding logistics for early talent programs inclusive of Belk U Summit, summer internship program, and bi-annual retail development programs. - Early Talent Operations: - Manage end-to-end logistics for interview processes, including Super Days, industry conferences, and regional career fairs. - Coordinate venue logistics, travel, catering, technology, registration, university communication campaigns, and event materials for campus initiatives. - Maintain recruiting documentation, interview guides, scorecards, and operational playbooks aligned to enterprise and role-based capabilities. - Partner with internal teams to develop recruitment collateral, presentation materials, digital content, and event marketing assets. - Coordinate university marketing campaigns and campus engagement strategies. Preferred Qualifications - 3+ years of experience supporting university recruiting, early careers, internship, or talent development programs. - Strong project and program management capabilities. - Experience managing complex recruiting events and operational logistics. - Knowledge of recruiting systems such as Workday, Handshake, Yello, or CRM platforms. - Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools. - Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to manage multiple enterprise initiatives in a fast-paced environment. #LI-SE1 #IND3

Role Description The Asset Protection Investigator is an integral part of the Belk investigations team and is responsible for proactively investigating instances of theft, fraud, safety, security, and policy violations. This is a non-exempt remote position located within Belk’s 16 state footprint. The Investigations Center is a store support function, and Investigators are required to work schedules that mirror store operations. - Embody the values of the Asset Protection Mission Statement to protect the profitability of the company, keeping matters confidential, and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. - Proactively and independently identify incidents of associate dishonesty, company policy violations, and external theft through exception-based reporting, surveillance, and other investigative sources. - Be a change agent and approach tasks with a collaborative and curious mindset. Provide recommendations on how to improve processes and reduce company shortage. - Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with leadership and store teams. Accurately and timely report all incidents to the appropriate chain of command. - Be a resource to stores during critical incidents such as disaster recovery, active shooter, suspicious packages, and bomb threats. - Timely resolve requests for assistance such as phone calls, e-forms, and e-mails with exceptional customer service. Provide stores instructions on how to resolve incidents in accordance with company policy and procedures. - Subject matter expert surrounding theft behaviors and Belk apprehension guidelines. Assess theft patterns and techniques to identify organized retail crime activity. - Create and maintain partnerships with stores and law enforcement through case assistance and participation in global, regional associations. - Complete special projects and other duties as assigned with a teamwork and collaborative approach. - All Associates are held to higher standards due to their position. AP Associates are expected to follow all government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent. - Demonstrated experience in detailed report-writing. - Ability to multi-task and work unsupervised. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion. - Strong oral communication and observation skills. - Ability to comprehend policies/procedures and communicate to associates. - Ability to work rotating shifts as directed including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. - Ability to maintain a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification for accessing federal facilities. Requirements - Computer and CCTV experience. - 1 or more years of applicable experience. - Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge / Skills Requirements - Skilled in the detection and resolution of theft incidents. - Ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. - Strong work ethic and ability to produce high-quality work under deadline pressures. - Ability to solve problems with consideration to the business. - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. - Ability to prioritize, adjust to new developments, and complete tasks as required. - Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated ability to make regular court appearances on the company’s behalf. - Must possess a demonstrated understanding of general and civil liability. Physical Requirements - Ability to sit for extended periods of time. - Ability to operate standard phone, computer, calculator, and other business machines. - Ability to operate communications, photographic, and video equipment including CCTV cameras. - Ability to make appropriate business decisions in stressful situations based on existing policy and procedure. - Ability to perform some lifting (25-50 lbs). - Ability to travel infrequently.

Role Description The Asset Protection Investigator is an integral part of the Belk investigations team and is responsible for proactively investigating instances of theft, fraud, safety, security, and policy violations. This is a non-exempt remote position located within Belk’s 16 state footprint. The Investigations Center is a store support function and Investigators are required to work schedules that mirror store operations. - Embody the values of the Asset Protection Mission Statement to protect the profitability of the company, keeping matters confidential, and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. - Proactively and independently identify incidents of associate dishonesty, company policy violations, and external theft through exception-based reporting, surveillance, and other investigative sources. - Be a change agent and approach tasks with a collaborative and curious mindset. Provide recommendations on how to improve processes and reduce company shortage. - Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with leadership and store teams. Accurately and timely report all incidents to the appropriate chain of command. - Be a resource to stores during critical incidents such as disaster recovery, active shooter, suspicious packages, and bomb threats, etc. - Timely resolve requests for assistance such as phone calls, e-forms, and e-mails with exceptional customer service. Provide stores instructions on how to resolve incidents in accordance with company policy and procedures. - Subject matter expert surrounding theft behaviors and Belk apprehension guidelines. Assess theft patterns and techniques to identify organized retail crime activity. - Create and maintain partnerships with stores and law enforcement through case assistance and participation in global, regional associations. - Complete special projects and other duties as assigned with a teamwork and collaborative approach. All Associates are held to higher standards due to their position. AP Associates are expected to follow all government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent. - Demonstrated experience in detailed report-writing. - Ability to multi-task and work unsupervised. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion. - Strong oral communication and observation skills. - Ability to comprehend policies/procedures and communicate to associates. - Ability to work rotating shifts as directed including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. - Ability to maintain a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification for accessing federal facilities. Requirements - Computer and CCTV experience. - 1 or more years of applicable experience. - Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge / Skills Requirements - Skilled in the detection and resolution of theft incidents. - Ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. - Strong work ethic and ability to produce high-quality work under deadline pressures. - Ability to solve problems with consideration to the business. - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. - Ability to prioritize, adjust to new developments, and complete tasks as required. - Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated ability to make regular court appearances on the company’s behalf. - Must possess a demonstrated understanding of general and civil liability. Physical Requirements - Ability to sit for extended periods of time. - Ability to operate standard phone, computer, calculator, and other business machines. - Ability to operate communications, photographic, and video equipment including CCTV cameras. - Ability to make appropriate business decisions in stressful situations based on existing policy and procedure. - Ability to perform some lifting (25-50 lbs). - Ability to travel infrequently.

Title: Assistant Buyer - Off Price, (NYC Office) Hybrid Location: New York, NY - Corporate Full time Job requisition ID JR-101037 Job Description: The Off-Price Assistant Buyer will support the off-price strategy under the direction of the Off-Price Buyer, while driving sales and profit through analysis of business for all channels in the organization. The Off-Price Assistant Buyer helps track performance, monitor trends, and assist in executing buys that respond quickly to market shifts. Off-Price Assistant Buyers also work closely with all cross-functional partners to ensure their department's success. Essential Functions: - Identify and present trends & risks, resolves issues, and recognizes opportunities for designated areas through analysis of business results from multiple sources - Manage assortment planning for designated areas by analyzing style performance, and identifying future assortment needs to drive business results - Utilize merchandising systems to drive business results and place orders - Analyze, forecast, and ensure season codes are accurate for the promotional and permanent markdown process - Manage the advertising strategy by projecting advertising sales with Buyer, analyzing event results and creating the assortment and promotional strategy for their designated areas - Use data and business results, to develop promotional strategies for designated areas with advertising team and DMM that drive profitable sales and communicate compelling messages to customers - Initiate image requests through Workhorse system to drive sample turn-in - Maintain vendor relationships, including Private Brands teams for Private Brands offices - Partner with Buyer/Planner in Monthly Forecast to achieve gross margin, on order receipts, promotions and permanent price changes, and trend changes for designated areas - Strategize and execute cross-channel marketing decisions, including: review of past effectiveness, planning, negotiating, and securing and entering the distribution of co-op - Develop and manage seasonal and monthly visual needs through partnership with the Visual Merchandising team - Drive the sample process by providing samples and securing images through online content for and being a liaison between E-Commerce and vendors - Present buying strategy in business meetings with Buying, Planning, Allocation, DMM and other cross functional team members. - Based on data analysis, make and present recommendations for replenishment and follow up on results for future replenishment opportunities - React to customer/store feedback in a timely and efficient manner - Special projects and other duties as assigned - Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule Education: - Bachelor's degree required Work Experience: - Demonstrated experience using merchandising systems required - Corporate buying office experience OR internal Retail Development Program OR relative wholesale experience (e.g. account executive, sales assistant, retail planner) required - Demonstrated intermediate-level proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Performs retail math calculations and utilizes formulas for analysis, pricing, and marketing activities - Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills to present in a professional manner and to communicate with all merchandising levels, stores, and vendors - Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environment - Strong organization skills - Capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change - Proactive mindset - Curiosity for product and customer insights - Successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles - Ability to use corporate retail merchandising systems to support buying activities - Demonstrated ability to develop recommendations based on trends and data analysis - Ability to identify market trends and color concepts Pay Range $50,000 - $65,000 Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. #LI-SE1 #IND3 #LI-HYBRID

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Title: Associate Planner (NYC) Location: New York, NY - Corporate Office time type Full time job requisition id JR-99131 Job Description: The Associate Planner maximizes gross margin dollars & inventory productivity by providing the overall financial direction of a vendor(s) or category(categories) within a business. Associate Planners are primarily responsible for developing seasonal merchandise financial plans and by-door plans, pricing and assortment optimization for their portion of business. Associate Planners also work with Buyers in assortment and buy planning by facilitating layering of assortments and validating the profitability of purchases. In-season, Associate Planners provide in-depth analysis of product performance and make recommendations to maximize business opportunities. Essential Functions: - Develop merchandise financial plans, vendor or class as appropriate, that support the merchandise strategies while achieving corporate financial goals both for the short term (seasonal) and long term (multi-year). - Exercise discretion and independent judgment in developing the merchandise financial plans under minimal supervision. - Improve profitability by creating and executing the assortment plan and the initial buy plan through use of hindsighting and profitability tools - Develop and manage replenishment budgets by providing analytics required for planning and managing replenishment programs. - Improve profitability by driving sales, margin, and turn by analyzing monthly forecast performance against pre-season strategies and goals and making adjustments or recommendations for adjustments to the strategies and goals; manage the business through in-season forecasting - Complete forecasts and recommendations for Monthly Forecast process to manage business in season and maximize opportunities through product lifecycle management - Manage product lifecycle through appropriate promotions and markdowns - Optimize profitability by driving the permanent markdown process & in-season POS pricing strategies - Manage vendor planning and item planning as needed (i.e. ladders) - Partner with allocation team to reconcile merchandise and by-door plans with store level opportunities Education / Experience Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience - Specific work or project experience: Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite - 2 + years of retail/financial planning experience - Prior Finance and or/ Retail Experience a plus Knowledge / Skills Requirements: - Ability to analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends & risks, resolve issues, and recognize opportunities - Demonstrates initiative in exposing and resolving risks and opportunities - Communicates effectively and maintains relationships at all levels internally and with vendors - Demonstrates intermediate-level proficiency using retail merchandising systems & tools to drive business results - Demonstrates intermediate-level proficiency using Oracle systems & tools (e.g. SAS, RMS, APX) to drive business results - Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners (vendors) to proactively address business needs - Proficiency in excel - Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule Pay Range $65,000 - $90,000 Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.