Senior Merchandising & Category Analytics Lead

Staples, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Floating Holiday

Flexible hours

401(k) match

Health insurance

Store discount

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Merchandise Specialist to drive category performance through data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will coordinate with Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory, and Supplier teams to transform objectives into actionable plans that boost sales and profitability. The role requires strong analytical skills, organization, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives while influencing stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years in merchandising, project management, data analytics, category management, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, reporting, analysis, and data interpretation.
• Experience managing projects, timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to analyze data and make business recommendations.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor category and initiative performance by analyzing key metrics including sales, margin, inventory management, and inventory turn.
• Develop and execute action plans that mitigate risks, address performance gaps, and capitalize on business opportunities.
• Partner across Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory, Promotional Planning, Planograms (POG), and supplier teams to support go-to-market initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are achieved.
• Identify and recommend strategic initiatives using business insights, analytics, market trends, and customer data.
• Influence stakeholders and business partners to drive execution of recommended strategies and process improvements.
• Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and trend evaluations to inform category and product decisions.
• Support weekly category reporting, ad hoc analysis, and business performance tracking.
• Review competitor in-store and online experiences to identify opportunities related to assortment, pricing, promotions, and customer experience.
• Assist with product selection decisions through industry research, trend analysis, and competitive insights.
• Maintain merchandising systems, product information, SKU management, vendor setup, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Proof and validate content across digital and print marketing vehicles, including product information, imagery, pricing, and copy accuracy.
• Evaluate completed initiatives and recommend best practices and process improvements for future execution.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Merchandise Specialist to drive category performance through data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will coordinate with Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory, and Supplier teams to transform objectives into actionable plans that boost sales and profitability. The role requires strong analytical skills, organization, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives while influencing stakeholders across the organization.