Who We Are:

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

What This Position Is All About:

Saks Fifth Avenue adds thousands of new items to the Saks.com each week and the Product Supervisors are the engines behind initiating product movement through the digital item lifecycle. The Product Supervisor is responsible for liaising with vendors, merchants, studio and digital partners, and ultimately responsible for ensuring timely publication of items to Saks.com.

The Product Supervisor is supported by the Sample Assistant in setting up, styling and pushing items physically through the photo studio and systemically through the digital item lifecycle. Cross-functional partners at this level include:

• Merchants
• External Vendor Account Reps
• Item Setup / Copy Associates
• Studio / Photography Managers

Who You Are:

• Proactively works with vendors to ensure all merchandise is shot and copy attributes are complete, 8 weeks prior to go live date (launch date, pre-order date, start ship date)
• Maintains Master Sample Tracking Sheet for each product purchased for Saks.com by fashion season
• Maintains and sets up all items in product management system
• Completes the turn-in styling instruction sheets for the photo studio by partnering with the buying office and vendor
• Partners with cross-functional partners (item setup, buying office, studio, creative teams) to ensure timely publication of products
• Manages the master turn-in calendar by working in partnership with the manager and buying offices
• Proactively manages the flow of samples and turn-in schedule to minimize peaks and valleys
• Supports the Manager & Director on any and all Sample Management special projects (European Shoots, Vpi, time studies, physical inventory)
• Provides status reports on the workflow summary report and project progress updates to the Manager / Director

You Also Have:

• Demonstration of analytical skills, business acumen and previous experience in a similar role at an ecommerce retailer is highly preferred
• Persistence and resilience working with vendors on sample and copy data acquisition
• Understand the importance of relationship management and demonstrate potential to be strong in this area
• Highly competent with Google Docs/Sheets, Ms Word and Excel
• Ability to multi-task to meet concurrent deadlines
• A passion for product and for always exceeding internal and external customer expectations
• Passionate about making Saks.com the premier luxury fashion destination

Your Life and Career at Saks:

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate.
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
• An amazing employee discount

Thank you for your interest with Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.