Managed EDI for Saks Fifth Avenue suppliers
Saks Fifth Avenue EDI services for wholesale suppliers.
We process your Saks EDI orders from purchase order to invoice. Roundhouse handles the data entry, shipping notices, GS1-128 carton labels and electronic invoices for your wholesale shipments. Our team does the EDI work while your team prepares the merchandise.
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What is Saks Fifth Avenue EDI?
Saks Fifth Avenue EDI is the electronic exchange of business documents between Saks and its suppliers. For wholesale shipments, it connects purchase orders, shipment notices and invoices with the merchandise going to a distribution center. Roundhouse manages that exchange, using our systems and our team to process the documents for you.
We do the processing, not just the setup.
Roundhouse has been helping companies stay EDI compliant for over 20 years. You get a team that receives orders, enters shipment information, prepares documents and handles transmission. There is no EDI software for your team to buy or learn. You make fulfillment decisions and approve the documents; we handle the electronic processing.
- Purchase orders made readable and available for your team.
- Data entry and document preparation handled by Roundhouse.
- Shipment notices, carton labels and invoices kept connected to the order.
- Ongoing help with document errors and order exceptions.
Saks EDI documents and shipping labels.
The published Saks wholesale requirements list 850, 856, 810, 824 and 997 transactions, plus GS1-128 carton labels. The optional documents below apply when included in your account workflow. We confirm the applicable maps during setup and testing.
| Code / format | Document | What we handle |
|---|---|---|
| 850 | Purchase Order | Receive and translate incoming orders into information your team can review and fulfill. |
| 856 | Advance Ship Notice (ASN) | Prepare shipment and carton details from your packing information and transmit the approved notice. |
| 810 | Invoice | Prepare and send invoices using the correct order references and shipped quantities. |
| 824 | Application Advice | Review application-level feedback and work through reported document issues. |
| 997 | Functional Acknowledgment | Send and monitor acknowledgments for document receipt and structural validation. |
| GS1-128 | Carton shipping label | Create carton labels with identifiers that match the ASN. |
| 180 — optional | Return Merchandise Authorization and Notification | Support return-related document processing when included in your account workflow. |
| 852 — optional | Product Activity Data | Process product activity information when enabled for your account. |
| 855 — optional | Purchase Order Acknowledgment | Prepare order responses when required by your agreed account workflow. |
From purchase order to invoice.
A large wholesale shipment needs accurate details across every stage. Roundhouse processes the EDI around the merchandise your warehouse actually packs, rather than leaving your team to operate another document system.
- Order received: we translate the purchase order and handle the receipt acknowledgment. Your team reviews the merchandise, quantities and delivery instructions.
- Shipment prepared: you provide actual packing information. We organize the carton contents and resolve discrepancies with your team.
- Labels and ASN created: we prepare the carton labels and shipment notice together. Your warehouse applies the labels; we transmit the approved ASN.
- Invoice sent: we prepare the invoice from the order and shipment details, obtain approval and send it. We review acknowledgments and application feedback.
Carton accuracy and ASN timing matter at Saks.
For wholesale distribution-center deliveries, Saks calls for the ASN at least 24 hours before expected arrival. Each carton needs a GS1-128 label, and the shipment notice must reflect the packed merchandise. We coordinate document preparation with your shipping schedule so the electronic shipment details are ready for receiving.
- Align carton identifiers, packed quantities and purchase order references.
- Prepare the ASN from actual shipment information supplied by your team.
- Review EDI feedback and address discrepancies that could affect receiving.
- Help reduce EDI-related chargebacks through accurate documents and labels.
Setup, testing and mapping updates handled.
Saks requires transaction testing and a shipping-label review as part of onboarding. Its published guidance specifies 5010 for new connections and retirement of 4050VICS support by the end of 2026. Roundhouse manages the EDI setup and testing for your account and handles the mapping work as requirements change.
- Coordinate connection setup and the applicable transaction maps.
- Prepare test transactions and shipping-label information for review.
- Resolve testing issues before moving into live processing.
- Support ongoing EDI processing after the first shipment.
Moving your Saks EDI to Roundhouse.
If you already use an EDI provider, we review your connection and open-order workflow before arranging the handover. We establish which orders and documents move to our team, coordinate testing and agree on the transition. Your team keeps control of purchasing and fulfillment decisions while we take on the EDI processing.
Frequently asked questions
Saks Fifth Avenue EDI support
Do you process Saks EDI orders for wholesale suppliers?
Yes. Roundhouse receives purchase orders, handles data entry and prepares ASNs, carton labels and invoices for wholesale shipments to Saks. Our team operates the EDI systems for you.
Which EDI documents does Saks require?
The published wholesale requirements list 850 purchase orders, 856 ASNs, 810 invoices, 824 application advice and 997 functional acknowledgments. GS1-128 carton labels are also part of the shipping process. We confirm the document maps for your account during setup.
Do you provide Saks shipping labels and ASNs?
Yes. We prepare GS1-128 carton labels and advance ship notices from your packing information, keeping carton identifiers and shipment details aligned.
Can you help reduce EDI-related chargebacks?
Yes. We help reduce EDI-related chargebacks by checking document accuracy, coordinating ASN timing and keeping carton labels consistent with shipment information.
Do we need to buy EDI software?
No. Roundhouse uses its systems to do the EDI processing. Your team provides fulfillment information and approvals; we handle data entry, document preparation and transmission.
Can we switch from another Saks EDI provider?
Yes. We review your current connection and open orders, coordinate setup and testing, and plan the handover of EDI processing with your team.
How do we get started?
Contact Roundhouse. We guide you through account setup and testing, confirm your document workflow and arrange ongoing processing for your Saks wholesale orders.
Can we view purchase orders online?
Yes. You can view your purchase orders and download them as PDF files in our customer portal.
Use the current instructions for your vendor account when setting up or changing an EDI connection. Retailer names identify the accounts we support; these pages are published by Roundhouse, Inc.
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