Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor (Rolling Meadows, IL)

Staples; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Staples seeks a Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor to lead daily in-store operations, ensure accurate inventory controls, and execute weekly planograms. You will coach a team, support customer service excellence, and perform front-end duties as needed.

The role emphasizes flexible scheduling, strong merchandising knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Requires proactive store leadership and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with retail operations and merchandising standards.
• Ability to coach and supervise team members.
• Strong customer engagement and service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate inventory controls and returns.
• Oversee stock levels, planograms, and weekly merchandising changes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and drive store performance.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled.
• Lead store staff and coordinateFront-end responsibilities.

Skills

Merchandising

Inventory control

Customer service

Team coaching

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.