Staples · 9 hours ago
Merchandise Specialist
Framingham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$54K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expStaples is a business-to-business company focused on delivering value and selection to customers through a dedicated merchandising team. The Merchandise Specialist will support buying and selling activities, manage vendor negotiations, and execute SKU-level operations while collaborating cross-functionally within the organization.
ConsumerE-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareOffice SuppliesRetail
Responsibilities
Support all buying and selling activities with ability to act as Merchant when needed
Vendor Program Negotiations: support merchant in all necessary prep work and execution (pulling programs, sending templates, etc.)
Managing cost deviations: assist merchant in tracking deviation spends, performing profitability analysis (customer and vendor level) and processing and communicating cost increases
Executing all SKU-level operations (set-up, content, activation, inactivation/end-of-life) in various systems and assisting merchant in managing the master assortment
Responsible for creating and running reports to support financial review and analysis of vendors and assortment as requested by merchant
Entering and updating promotions in all systems and websites
Communicating and problem solving cross-functionally within all Staples business units (.com, SBA, Quill, Essendant, HiTouch, etc.), Inventory + Planning, Private Brands, Vendor Management, Accounting
All Merchandise Specialists are enrolled in the Staples Merchant Academy, our industry-leading 6-month training program designed to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to succeed in your role and beyond
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in business or related field
Ability to support the Category Merchant in driving profitable sales for the company
Ability to work collaboratively with partners from across the business to curate and manage assortments and promotions in our systems, liaise with vendors and perform other category management activities across our dotcom and/or business-to-business eCommerce platforms
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess strong communications and organizational skills, are detail-oriented and enjoy working both collaboratively and independently to solve problems
Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups
Good verbal and written communication skills necessary
Organized, proactive personality, ability to multi-task
Ability to learn fast and think on your feet
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Skilled in Microsoft Suite
Benefits
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!
Company
Staples
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-09Grant· $7M
2017-06-28Acquired
1999-11-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Michele Parzianello
Chief Sales Officer
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