Merchandising Specialist — Hybrid, Analytics & Growth

Staples; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible work hours

Discounts on store purchases

Job summary

Staples Retail is hiring a Merchandise Specialist to join the Omni Merchandising team and help transform store and online assortment. You will learn market trends, product launches, and promotional planning while collaborating with cross-functional teams across Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory Planning, Store Operations, eCommerce, and Stores.

You will gain hands-on exposure to competitive analysis, SKU setup, proofing marketing assets, and reporting from various channels as you grow within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance or related field.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong Excel skills; pivot tables and formulas (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IFERROR).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative.
• Able to multitask and be flexible with new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Attend vendor meetings to collaborate on business plans and gain exposure to new products.
• Conduct market research, gather industry data, track trends, competitive shopping.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to launch new-to-market products and price change worksheets.
• Obtain samples and assist with POG and Promo set up at the Lab.
• Manage the ad sign-off process and digital marketing assets with support.
• Proactively manage the SKU and vendor setup and maintenance process.
• Process product returns, price changes, price protection, coupons/rebates, and markdowns.
• Retrieve/source financial data/reports to review performance with Buyer.
• Answer communication from stores on products and vendors; other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel - Pivot Tables

Excel - Formulas (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IFER

Organizational skills

Teamwork / communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance or related field

Job description

Staples Retail is hiring a Merchandise Specialist to join the Omni Merchandising team and help transform store and online assortment. You will learn market trends, product launches, and promotional planning while collaborating with cross-functional teams across Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory Planning, Store Operations, eCommerce, and Stores.

You will gain hands-on exposure to competitive analysis, SKU setup, proofing marketing assets, and reporting from various channels as you grow within