Senior Merchandise Specialist

Staples Advantage Canada; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO (22 days)

Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

Company Match 401(k)

Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples Advantage Canada in Framingham, Massachusetts, is seeking a motivated individual to work on merchandising initiatives. The successful candidate will define strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage P&L budgets.

A Bachelor's degree and experience in project management and merchandising are preferred. The role offers flexible PTO, online discounts, and wellness programs to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project experience.
• 1+ year of product specialist/equivalent experience.
• Experience in merchandising/buying field.

Responsibilities

• Define product initiatives with business owners.
• Collaborate with teams to create project plans.
• Monitor performance relative to financial goals.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite (MS Excel)

Job description

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We are inclusive, well‑rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.

What you’ll be doing:

• Define initiatives in partnership with the business owners (Category Merchants, DMM's, and GMM's)
• Collaborate with business owners and cross‑functional partners to create a unified strategy, project plans, and implementation timelines
• Work with team to identify and implement new strategic initiatives to test/roll out targeted towards driving sales and margin growth
• Develop understanding of all key performance metrics - sales, margin, DPT, and eCommerce KPIs
• Monitor ongoing performance for initiatives relative to financial goals
• Develop and project manage short‑term plans for mitigating risks and address opportunities
• Define and drive the full category strategy for a growth initiative
• Manage the P&L through budget and forecast accountability
• Work with vendors to expand assortment and identify cost opportunities

What you bring to the table:

• Ability to work independently and execute across multiple groups
• Good verbal and written communication skills necessary
• Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly interpret complex data and make recommendations
• Solid organization skills and ability to multi‑task and follow‑up
• Ability to learn fast and think on your feet

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of project experience
• 1+ year of product specialist/equivalent experience
• 1+ year of work experience with merchandising/buying field
• 1+ year experience using Microsoft Suite (MS Excel skills a MUST)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Negotiation experience
• Vendor Management/Engagement experience

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate‑led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.