Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor (Southington, CT)

Staples; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Associate discounts on merchandise and

Best-in-class discounts at retailers

Job summary

Staples in Southington, CT is seeking a full-time Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor to support Sales Floor Merchandising, signage standards, and customer service. You will coach a team, manage inventory, and contribute to a fast-paced retail culture.

You will handle frontline duties, assist with weekly planograms, and step in as Manager on Duty when scheduled. This role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and integrity in daily store operations.

Qualifications

• Flexible scheduling to meet store needs
• Strong understanding of merchandising and retail operations
• Experience coaching and supervising a team
• Ability to engage customers and assess needs
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and stand for long periods
• Ability to work cooperatively in a high-paced environment
• Ability to manage conflicts professionally
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity in handling store information
• Preferred: Key holder experience in retail

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory controls including Zero Balance, Return to Vendor, and cross-channel returns
• Unloading trucks, sorting, stocking, and maintaining stock levels
• Execute weekly planograms and seasonal merchandising changes
• Deliver strong customer service and engagement
• Use basic selling skills to present solutions to customers
• Maintain a clean, inviting store environment
• Handle front-end duties such as cashiering, returns, and online reservations
• Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled
• Be flexible to take on other duties as assigned

Skills

Flexible schedule

Merchandising

Retail operations

Team management

Customer engagement

Multitasking

Physical ability

Conflict resolution

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.