Job Abstract

Job Description:

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.

Role Summary:

The Fulfillment Applications organization at Saks is redefining every aspect of the ecommerce luxury retail fulfillment customer journey and internal processes, delivering fast, transparent and hassle-free fulfillment experience for millions of Saks customers. We are looking for a Staff Engineer who wants to join a new organization in an early phase to help set the vision and strategy. You will build and lead a suite of products to upgrade the Saks fulfillment experience. We want entrepreneurs at heart, who are passionate about working in a dynamic, ambiguous environment bringing world class ecommerce solutions to market.

As a Staff Engineer on the Fulfillment Applications team, you will break down and solve highly complex supply chain and logistics challenges leveraging data and anecdotes. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, and is able to conceptualize and drive complex initiatives end to end, with proven experience working cross functionally with operations and engineering teams. This role requires experience building both fulfillment center and customer-facing products, comfort in ambiguous situations, an ability to influence without authority, and a strong ability to communicate effectively and understand the different needs of customers. Finally, the ideal candidate has a burning desire to be a part of something really big.

Key Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience performing relevant engineering job functions, preferably in the fulfillment center ecommerce space.

• Proven success in delivering technology products/services in a high growth environment

• Demonstrated Data-driven decision making and quantitative analysis skills, including deep knowledge of statistical analysis, Excel, SQL, and/or other analytical techniques

• Communicate clearly and effectively influence across cross-functional teams

• Ability to think strategically while staying on top of tactical execution

• Bias for action and willingness to take risks

• Exhibits excellent judgment

• Understanding of Manhattan warehouse management systems

• Manhattan proactive certification or Manhattan active upgrade certification is a plus

Role Description:

• Work with Principal Engineers to execute product management as planned

• Design, develop and manage activities for a large range of products from product definition and planning through ideation, release, iterations and end of life  

• Interview end users in the fulfillment center to configure solutions that meet their needs

• Serve as a critical resource with design, engineering, operation, test, CS and merchandising as the product(s) move to production and distribution

• Deliver customer value by meeting and exceeding launch deadlines, optimizing feature sets, and helping craft the product roadmap.

Your Life and Career at Saks:

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities

• 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.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.