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Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more. 

Role summary:

The Merchandise Specialist is a foundational role within our merchandising team, focused on the detailed analysis and support of specific product categories. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of merchandise selection and presentation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the SKU lifecycle, including setup, maintenance, inactivation, and returns to vendor (RTV) or destruction
• Collaborate with content and inventory teams throughout the process
• Oversee the Master Assortment tracker for all items across various business units; provide SKU requirements, including additions, deletions, and maintenance, to ensure consistency across channels
• Facilitate communication of new items and forecasts among business unit counterparts (e-commerce, SBA, Quill, Essendant, HiTouch, and other acquisitions), Inventory & Planning, Vendor Management, and own brand teams
• Identify, track, and recommend matches for alternative products when needed
• Become an expert in our systems and be responsible for running reports on sales and margin performance, vendor purchases, business unit performance, and ad hoc reporting
• Analyze vendor and assortment financial data and suggest opportunities for improvement
• Process and communicate cost increases via PCW Process with vendors or own brand teams
• Handle high volumes of field inquiries daily and provide timely support using problem-solving skills efficiently
• Communicate effectively and proactively with the distribution network and wholesaler team to identify assortment gaps and add new items to the Master Assortment at optimal costs
• Support merchandising teams and generalist salesforce with RFPs and proposals
• Assist merchants in executing activities to deliver vendor and category strategies

What you bring to the table:

• Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups
• Good verbal and written communication skills

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years’ of work experience in business or related field
• 1+ years using Microsoft Suite
• 6+ months merchandising and print experience
• 6+ months analytical/financial experience

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate level systems experience with databases, AS400 systems and spreadsheets

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 

Chez Staples, « inclusion » est un mot d'action. Il représente ce que nous faisons pour garantir que tous les employés se sentent valorisés et soutenus afin de contribuer à leur plein potentiel. Lorsque nous opérons de manière inclusive, la diversité suit naturellement. C'est pourquoi nous travaillons dur pour favoriser une culture inclusive, car nous recherchons des employés ayant des perspectives uniques et variées et des domaines d'expertise divers. Le résultat est un meilleur environnement de travail et une réflexion innovante qui nous aide à dépasser les attentes de nos clients – grâce à la force des personnes derrière notre marque emblématique.

Staples est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, statut de vétéran protégé, handicap ou toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.