Transportation Project & Continuous Improvement Manager - Hybrid

Staples, Inc.; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible PTO

Holiday schedule

Online and retail discounts

Company match 401(k)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples, Inc. in Framingham, MA is seeking a senior supply chain professional for project-driven, hybrid work. You will lead demand planning and fulfillment strategy for B2B and B2C, collaborate across channels, and drive data-driven improvements in inventory and process efficiency.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, big data analytics, and advanced BI skills to optimize product flow, reduce costs, and improve service quality. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Experience with business intelligence/decision support software
• Experience in JDA software
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, Power BI), SQL and VBA
• Travel - 50% as needed depending on the project

Responsibilities

• Execute and drive demand planning and fulfillment strategy and Supply chain best practices for B2B and B2C businesses.
• Identify opportunities, develop, and implement new processes to better support and evolve how we manage inventory, optimizing product flow to increase turns, service, and overall support the business strategy.
• Partner with various channels to build a collaborative planning, forecasting and fulfillment process while contributing to business planning.
• Manage and review channel inventory KPI's with cross functional teams, highlighting opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in demand forecasts and predictive models.
• Support shift from fixed order point replenishment to demand driven fulfillment.
• Identify inventory opportunities between sales channels and collaborate with Merchants.
• Review promotional lifts and the impact of sales and marketing activities on the supply chain.
• Partner with vendors on outstanding purchase orders and KPIs to ensure flow of merchandise.

Skills

Supply chain analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Big Data Analytics

SQL

Power BI

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

JDA software

Excel

Power BI

SQL

VBA

Job description

Shift Varies- Project Dependent/Monday-Friday

Hybrid role depending on location.

VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

When joining our Supply Chain team, you can feel right away that people are at the heart of what we do. You’ll be surrounded by a team who is looking to make an impact on our customers, our community, and each other. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to deliver for customers. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading initiatives that have a significant impact on the entire supply chain operation. This strategic role involves complex problem-solving, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality. You will be driving projects that are integral to our business strategy and require innovative thinking and independent judgment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Execute and drive demand planning and fulfillment strategy and Supply chain best practices for B2B and B2C businesses.
• Identify opportunities, develop, and implement new processes to better support and evolve how we manage inventory, optimizing product flow to increase turns, service, and overall support the business strategy.
• Partner with the various channels to build a collaborative planning, forecasting and fulfillment process while dynamically contributing to business planning.
• Manage and review channel inventory KPI’s on a frequent basis and discuss the results with the cross functional team(s), highlighting inventory management opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in demand forecasts while evaluating and evolving predictive models.
• Play an integral role to support the shift from fixed order point replenishment to demand driven fulfillment.
• Identify potential inventory opportunities between our sales channels. Research to determine root cause while collaborating closely with the Merchant team(s). Providing recommendations to resolve.
• Review promotional lifts and the impact of sales and marketing activities on the supply chain.
• Partner with vendors on outstanding purchase orders and general KPI’s to ensure flow of merchandise/supply chain is in place.
• Collaborate, determine load in and maintain forecasts for added items as created by the Category Specialist.
• Advance the analytical capabilities on the team to move to a data driven organization that will improve our financial results and allow for scalable and predictive solutions.

What you bring to the table:

• Track record of implementing innovative supply chain solutions that have a significant impact on business outcomes.
• Solid understanding of business dynamics and political sensitivities within the supply chain.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to support our transformation and transition to a data driven organization to better serve our customers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of supply chain operations.
• Experience in Big Data Analytics - ability to provide insights, and/or predict opportunities proactively by extracting information from the data lake into a digestible format.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• High level of initiative, creativity, and innovative thinking.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Experience with business intelligence/decision support software
• Experience in JDA software
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI), SQL and VBA.
• Travel - 50% as needed depending on the project

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP).
• Advanced specialization in areas such as logistics, procurement, or inventory management.
• Successful completion of a quantitative post-secondary education, with a focus on retail management, economics, inventory, or supply chain is an asset.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $94,000-$130,000/Annually
• 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 perks and benefits
  

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.