Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor

Staples; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Career development program

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Associate discounts on in-store and 1

Discounts at retailers/restaurants and

Additional benefits

Job summary

Staples is seeking a Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor to support sales floor merchandising, inventory controls, and customer service. You will lead a team, execute planograms, and ensure stock levels while delivering a positive store experience.

You’ll perform cashier duties when needed, coach staff, and step in as Manager on Duty. Staples offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule required to meet store needs.
• Strong merchandising and retail operations knowledge.
• Experience coaching or supervising a team.
• Ability to engage customers and understand their needs.
• Multitask effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift, push or pull materials up to 100 pounds.
• Work well in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Resolve conflicts in a cooperative manner.
• Honesty and integrity with customer and business information.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Engage customers with basic selling skills and present solutions.
• Maintain an inviting store environment: neat and clean.
• Perform front end duties like cashier, returns, and online reservations.
• Lead store when scheduled as Manager on Duty.
• Be flexible to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Merchandising

Retail operations

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Multitasking

Lift 100 lbs

Conflict resolution

Integrity

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.

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