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Staples Senior Merchandise Specialist in Framingham, Massachusetts
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 are inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.
What you’ll be doing:
Define initiatives in partnership with the business owners (Category Merchants, DMM's, and GMM's)
Collaborate with business owners and cross-functional partners to create a unified strategy, project plans, and implementation timelines
Work with team to identify and implement new strategic initiatives to test/roll out targeted towards driving sales and margin growth
Develop understanding of all key performance metrics-sales, margin, DPT, and eCommerce KPIs
Monitor ongoing performance for initiatives relative to financial goals
Develop and project manage short-term plans for mitigating risks and address opportunities
Define and drive the full category strategy for a growth initiative
Manage the P&L through budget and forecast accountability
Work with vendors to expand assortment and identify cost opportunities
What you bring to the table:
Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups
Good verbal and written communication skills necessary
Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly interpret complex data and make recommendations
Solid organization skills and ability to multi-task and follow-up
Ability to learn fast and think on your feet
Qualifications:
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications
2+ years of project experience
1+ year of product specialist/equivalent experience
1+ year of work experience with merchandising/buying field
1+ year experience using Microsoft Suite (MS Excel skills a MUST)
What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Negotiation experience
Vendor Management/Engagement experience
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!
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.
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