Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor

Staples, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Associate discounts

Discounts at retailers

Career development program

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is hiring Merchandising & Inventory Supervisors in Grand Rapids. The role focuses on inventory accuracy, in-store merchandising, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail setting.

Join a collaborative team with full-time hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career development. You will lead front-of-store operations, support planogram execution, and act as a Manager on Duty when scheduled.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule based on store needs.
• Understanding merchandising and retail operations.
• Experience managing/coaching a team.
• Ability to engage customers and understand their needs.
• Multitask effectively with limited supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and stand/walk.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.
• Manage conflict in a cooperative manner.
• Honesty and integrity with business information.

Responsibilities

• Process inventory controls and shore up accuracy in returns and stock.
• Unloading trucks, sorting, stocking, and maintaining stock levels.
• Execute weekly planograms and seasonal merchandising changes.
• Deliver strong customer service and engage with shoppers.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Merchandising knowledge

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Multitasking

Stamina/physical

Conflict management

Honesty and integrity

Key holder experience (preferred)

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. Hiring immediately.

After applying, you may have the opportunity to schedule an in-person interview within minutes.

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.