Merchandising Specialist: Data-Driven Assortment Expert

Staples; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online & Retail Discounts

401(k) Company Match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples is hiring for a merchandising-focused role in Framingham, MA, offering an opportunity to manage SKU lifecycles and drive assortment strategy. You will partner with content, inventory, and vendor teams to optimize item setup, forecasts, and cost controls.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, reporting on sales and margins, and collaboration across multiple business units to ensure optimal assortment and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• May 2026 or August 2026 graduation is expected.
• 1–2 years of relevant business experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage SKU lifecycle: setup, maintenance, inactivations, RTVs/destroy, in partnership with content and inventory.
• Maintain Master Assortment tracker for all items used across BUs; provide SKU needs and maintenance.
• Communicate new items and forecasts across BU counterparts and planning teams.
• Identify matches to ALT products to improve assortment efficiency.
• Run reporting on sales, margins, vendor purchases, and BU performance.
• Conduct financial analysis of vendor and assortment; propose optimization opportunities.
• Communicate cost increases via PCW process with vendors or own brand teams.
• Handle high volume field inquiries with proactive problem solving.
• Coordinate with Distribution and Wholesaler teams to close assortment gaps.
• Support Merchandising and Generalist salesforce with RFPs and proposals.
• Assist execution of activities to deliver vendor and category strategies.

Skills

SKU management

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Staples is hiring for a merchandising-focused role in Framingham, MA, offering an opportunity to manage SKU lifecycles and drive assortment strategy. You will partner with content, inventory, and vendor teams to optimize item setup, forecasts, and cost controls.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, reporting on sales and margins, and collaboration across multiple business units to ensure optimal assortment and vendor performance.