Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor

Staples, Inc.; Pelham (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Associate discounts on in-store and on

Discounts at hundreds of retailers

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Career development program

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is hiring for a Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor to drive in-store performance, with emphasis on inventory accuracy, merchandising execution, and exceptional customer service. This on-site role supports daily operations, planning, and teamwork to deliver a winning shopping experience.

The position emphasizes coaching staff, managing stock, and leading store activities as needed, with competitive benefits and immediate start opportunities.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work a store-based schedule.
• Strong understanding of merchandising and retail operations.
• Experience in coaching a team or supervising others.
• Ability to engage customers and understand their needs.
• Ability to multitask with limited supervision.
• Ability to lift/push/pull materials up to 100 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to handle conflicts in a constructive manner.
• Maintain honesty and integrity with customer and business information.
• Preferred: key holder experience in retail.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and efficient inventory controls (Zero Balance, RTV, Return to Warehouse).
• Execute product activities including truck unloading, sorting, stocking, and maintaining stock levels.
• Implement weekly planograms and seasonal promo merchandising changes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and engage customers with solutions.
• Display selling skills to present options and close on needs.
• Provide a welcoming store environment with clean, inviting presentation.
• Perform front-end tasks such as cashiering, returns, and online reservations.
• Provide store leadership when scheduled as Manager on Duty.
• Be flexible to take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Merchandising

Team coaching

Customer engagement

Multitasking

Lift/push/pull 100 lb

Walk/stand for long periods

Conflict management

Integrity & discretion

Key holder (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.

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.