Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor

Staples; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Paid time off

Weekly pay

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Staples in Bennington, VT is seeking a Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor to lead on the sales floor with a focus on signage standards, inventory controls, back-room operations, and outstanding customer service.

You will coach a team, execute planograms, manage stock levels, and help create a welcoming store environment while supporting store leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule required to meet store needs.
• Solid understanding of merchandising and retail operations.
• Experience managing and coaching a team.
• Ability to engage with customers and understand needs.
• Ability to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Audit and execute accurate inventory controls (Zero Balance, RTV, Returns to Warehouse, cross-channel returns).
• Unloading trucks, sorting, stocking, and maintaining stock levels.
• Execute weekly planograms and seasonal merchandising changes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and assist shoppers.
• Engage customers with selling skills to present solutions.
• Maintain a neat, inviting store environment for customers.
• Perform cashier, returns, and online reservation duties when needed.
• Provide store leadership when scheduled as Manager on Duty.
• Be flexible to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Merchandising knowledge

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Multitasking

Heavy lifting

Job description

Merchandising & Inventory Supervisors demonstrate their passion for Sales Floor Merchandising and Signage Standards, Inventory Management, Back-Room Operations and Customer Service through actions and coaching. You will be collaborative and inclusive in helping our customers while being part of a fun, team-oriented retail culture.

Get great perks.

• Full-time hours, generous paid time off, career development program and weekly pay

• Compensation is based on qualifications and experience

• 401(k) with company match

• Full medical, dental and vision insurance

• Associate discounts on in-store and online merchandise, services and warranty plans

• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and more

• And many more benefits

Play a central role in helping your store, your people and your customers win.

• Process accurate and efficient inventory controls: Zero Balance, Return to Vendor, Return to Warehouse, Cross Channel Returns, Reserve online pick up in store

• Execute all product activities including truck unloading, sorting, stocking, and maintaining stock levels

• Execute Weekly Planograms and seasonal promo merchandising changeover

• Deliver exceptional customer service

• Understand and utilize basic selling skills to properly engage and present solutions to our customers

• Provide an inviting environment for the customers by maintaining a neat and clean store

• Perform front end responsibilities such as cashier, returns, and online reservations

• Provide store leadership when scheduled as the "Manager on Duty"

• Be flexible to perform other duties as assigned

Essential skills and experience:

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store's needs

• Has a clear understanding of merchandising and retail operations

• Experience managing and coaching a team and/or supervising others

• Must be able to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs

• Ability to handle many priorities and to multitask effectively with limited or no supervision

• Ability to lift, push or pull materials in the 100-pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously

• Ability to work cooperatively in a high paced and sometimes stressful environment

• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner

• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information

• Preferred but not required: key holder experience within a retail environment

Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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.