Retail Merchandising & Inventory Leader

Staples; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Associate discounts

Job summary

Staples is hiring for a Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor in South Plainfield, NJ. This full-time permanent role focuses on inventory control, merchandising standards, and store operations to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage weekly planograms, and assist customers with product solutions while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced retail environment. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule to meet store needs.
• Solid understanding of merchandising and retail operations.
• Experience coaching a team or supervising others.
• Ability to engage customers and assess their needs.
• Ability to multitask with limited supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physical duties.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and manages conflicts calmly.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and efficient inventory controls (Zero Balance, RTV, RTC, Cross Channel Returns, Reserve online pickup).
• Execute product activities including truck unloading, sorting, stocking, and maintaining stock levels.
• Perform weekly planograms and seasonal merchandising changes.
• Engage customers with selling skills and present solutions.
• Maintain a neat, inviting store environment; assist with cashier/returns on front end.
• Provide store leadership when scheduled as Manager on Duty; support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Merchandising knowledge

Team coaching

Customer engagement

Multitasking

Lift 100 lbs

High-paced environment

Conflict management

Integrity

Job description

Staples is hiring for a Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor in South Plainfield, NJ. This full-time permanent role focuses on inventory control, merchandising standards, and store operations to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

You will lead a team, manage weekly planograms, and assist customers with product solutions while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced retail environment. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and employee discounts.