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　　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.

　　Responsible for establishing merchandising objectives for a category or categories of merchandise. Drive the financial planning process and manage the process from recommending targets to pricing optimization. Drive the assortment planning process, from business performance review to supplier negotiations. Create operational plans used in SOAR execution. Oversee the supplier management strategy and works to source and rationalize suppliers to meet business needs. Responsible for approximately $250 million in business dollars.

　　What you’ll be doing :

　　Acts as primary decision maker on merchandising and finance operational issues. Utilizes current market data (industry/competitive) to drive merchandising strategy. Determines end-users to target for a specific category and collaboratively decides the strategic direction of the business segment.

　　Executes and manages visual merchandising, new concept development, marketing, vendor services, inventory management, and supply chain issues.

　　Responsible for developing and executing plan to meet annual financial goals which include Sales Performance, Category Profitability and Operational Excellence.

　　Makes decisions and manages supplier strategy (e.g., import vs. domestic). Reviews the supplier portfolio on an ongoing basis to ensure suppliers maintain the bandwidth to support changing needs. Works with key functions to source new suppliers.

　　Manages projects within a business function. Acts as the project champion and assists with setting the overall direction and defining the measures of success.

　　What you bring to the table :

　　Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

　　Strong written communication and presentation skills.

　　Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and adapt accordingly.

　　Ability to multi-task in a highly complex, fast-paced environment.

　　Attention to detail.

　　Ability to multi-task in a highly complex, fast-paced environment

　　Qualifications :

　　What’s needed- Basic Qualifications :

　　6 years of work experience or equivalent work experience and educationWhat’s needed- Preferred Qualifications :

　　Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work 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!

　　Interested in joining the team? Check out our perks and benefits !

　　Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.