Senior Merchandising Specialist: Data-Driven Growth

Staples; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan with company match

Associate store discount

Job summary

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

You will coordinate with Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory, Promotional Planning, Planograms, and supplier teams to turn objectives into actionable plans that boost sales, profitability, and customer experience. Analytical, organized professionals who can manage multiple initiatives and influence stakeholders across the organization will

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 2+ years in merchandising, project management, data analytics, or category management.
• Strong Excel skills for reporting and data interpretation.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to analyze data and provide business recommendations.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor category and initiative performance using key metrics such as sales, margin, and inventory turnover.
• Develop and execute action plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Coordinate go-to-market initiatives across Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory, Promotional Planning, Planograms, and suppliers.
• Manage cross-functional projects from planning through execution with milestones and deliverables.
• Identify strategic initiatives using data, market trends, and customer insights.
• Influence stakeholders to execute recommended strategies and improve processes.
• Conduct competitive analysis and trend evaluations to inform product decisions.
• Support weekly category reporting and performance tracking.
• Review in-store and online experiences to improve assortment, pricing, and customer experience.
• Assist with product selection through industry research and competitive insights.
• Maintain merchandising systems, product data, SKU setup, and vendor maintenance.
• Proof content across digital and print marketing assets for accuracy.
• Evaluate completed initiatives and capture best practices for future work.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

You will coordinate with Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory, Promotional Planning, Planograms, and supplier teams to turn objectives into actionable plans that boost sales, profitability, and customer experience. Analytical, organized professionals who can manage multiple initiatives and influence stakeholders across the organization will