Saks OFF 5TH Looking for VP, CSR, Corporate Affairs, DE&I at New York, New York Full Time

What This Position Is All About:

This role is responsible for leading company-wide strategies and execution for Sustainability, Corporate Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Saks OFF 5TH. As a newly separate ecommerce organization, there is a requirement to define and build a purposeful roadmap across these functions. They will identify goals and objectives for both short term and long-term results in a dynamic environment. They will educate and align senior leaders in the organization to current and emerging trends and make recommendations aligned to our business goals.  They will build relationships internally to influence decisions that will best support our business and our people.  They will also identify, cultivate, and build partnerships with external organizations that represent our values and the communities in which we serve.

Who Are You:

• Expertise in cultural competence and diversity/inclusion strategies.
• Ability to influence decision-making throughout the organization
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, influence and manage multiple complex projects
• Ability to think strategically, identify emerging issues, analyze potential impacts, and translate ideas and insights into viable recommendations for action.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly shift priorities to mitigate day-to-day communications issues while setting and meeting strict deadlines and budgets
• Demonstrated experience in Communications and Public Relations

As The VP, you will:

 Sustainability

• Responsible for identifying and leading the S05 sustainability strategy.
• Determine long-term goals and annual objectives to achieve sustainability goals established for the company.
• Lead and guide sustainability efforts across functions, inclusive of Merchandising, Corporate offices, Distribution & Logistics and Stores.  Create KPIs and provide oversight of processes and procedures to regularly measure actions against outlined goals and objectives.
• Build relationships with external resources to ensure S05 takes advantage of local and federal sustainability programs.
• Shape and deliver the sustainability narrative

DEI

• Develops comprehensive DEI strategy inclusive of workforce, marketplace, supplier diversity and community.  
• Serves as a subject matter expert, providing coaching, education, and partnership to leaders in the organization to implement the diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.
• Serve as the subject matter expert who connects with and understands external diverse communities.  Align DEI objectives with corporate social equity commitments as we engage with our communities.
• Embed DEI into our systems and practices

Corporate Affairs

• Key owner of Saks OFF 5TH’s reputation in the media through managing financial and all business media relationships and situations along with crisis communications.
• Lead our internal & external communication and public affairs efforts and strategies.
• Drive and generate a strategic approach from a communication perspective that is aligned with our business priorities, culture, and value. Identify and build relationships with external organizations aligned to our values and the communities we serve. 

Your Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH:

• Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centers
• A culture that promotes a flexible work environment 
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision)
• An amazing employee discount and other exciting perks

Thank you for your interest with Saks OFF 5TH. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks OFF 5TH 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 OFF 5TH 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 OFF 5TH 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.