Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor

Staples; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Associate discounts on merchandise

Job summary

Staples in Rochester Hills, MI, seeks a Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor to lead store merchandising and inventory control efforts. You will coach staff, manage back‑room operations and ensure excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes planogram execution, stock management, and flexible scheduling to meet store needs, while maintaining an inviting store atmosphere for customers and colleagues alike.

Qualifications

• Able to engage and speak to customers to understand their needs.
• Experience in coaching and supervising a small team.
• Strong understanding of merchandising and retail operations.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities with limited supervision.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and assist with stocking routines.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and efficient inventory controls, including returns and cross-channel activities.
• Execute product activities including truck unloading, sorting, stocking and maintaining stock levels.
• Implement weekly planograms and seasonal merchandising changes.
• Provide customer service and engage customers to present solutions.
• Oversee front-end tasks such as cashiering, returns, and online reservations when scheduled as MOD.

Skills

Customer engagement

Team leadership

Merchandising

Inventory management

Retail operations

Multitasking

Job description

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

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.

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
• 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.

Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor • Staples