Senior Merchandising Strategist — Growth & Analytics

Staples; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Flexible PTO

Discounts & wellness programs

Job summary

Staples is seeking a Product Specialist to support Breakroom & Janitorial Paper categories in Framingham, MA. You will collaborate with Category Merchants, DMMs, and GMMs to define initiatives and drive category growth.

You will analyze sales and margin KPIs, manage short-term plans, and partner with vendors to expand assortment while controlling costs and budgets. Strong Excel and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project experience.
• 1+ year of Product Specialist or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of merchandising or buying experience.
• 1+ year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Define initiatives in partnership with business owners, including Category Merchants, DMMs, and GMMs.
• Collaborate with business owners and cross-functional partners to create unified strategies, project plans, and implementation timelines.
• Partner with the team to identify and implement strategic initiatives designed to drive sales and margin growth.
• Develop a deep understanding of key performance metrics, including sales, margin, DPT, and eCommerce KPIs.
• Monitor initiative performance against financial goals and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and manage short-term plans to mitigate risks and address business opportunities.
• Define and drive the full category strategy for growth initiatives.
• Manage the P&L with accountability for budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with vendors to expand assortment offerings and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Staples is seeking a Product Specialist to support Breakroom & Janitorial Paper categories in Framingham, MA. You will collaborate with Category Merchants, DMMs, and GMMs to define initiatives and drive category growth.

You will analyze sales and margin KPIs, manage short-term plans, and partner with vendors to expand assortment while controlling costs and budgets. Strong Excel and cross-functional communication are essential.