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While you may know Staples as the world’s leading office supply company, Staples Promotional Products – a division of Staples – is a national leader in the promotional products industry. At Staples Promotional Products, we help customers build love for their brands with customized merchandise solutions. Whatever story they want to tell, connection they want to make, or goal they need to deliver, Staples Promo makes it easy to design promo experiences that create lasting impact. Join our winning team!

What you’ll be doing:

As the Manager of Inventory Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing inventory management strategies that significantly impact multiple components/processes within the organization. Your role will be pivotal in strategic and complex projects, requiring a deep understanding of inventory management, business acumen, and leadership skills.

• Manage, lead and implement efficient inventory management systems and processes. 
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability across multiples lines of business and accounts.
• Monitor COGs as it relates to company goals and profitability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in inventory management. 
• Collaborate with other departments to align inventory strategies with overall business goals.
• Lead team of inventory analysts in effective inventory management approaches for assigned account base.
• Provide comprehensive reporting for use across the organization and client account base.
• Subject matter expert available as liaison at all levels of organization as necessary

What you bring to the table:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving expertise.
• Ability to innovate and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in inventory management and process improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in inventory management software

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressively complex experience in inventory management or related field
• Advanced Excel skills and adaptability to organization’s technology systems 
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in a large-scale organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays) 
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more! 

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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