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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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