Category Merchandise Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Framingham, Massachusetts, United States Staples Full time
About Staples

Staples is a leading business-to-business company that connects customers with the products and services they need. Our mission is to provide exceptional value and selection to our customers.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Category Merchandise Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our merchandising team, you will play a critical role in supporting the Category Merchant in driving profitable sales for the company.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Category Merchant: Assist the Category Merchant in all buying and selling activities, including vendor program negotiations, managing cost deviations, and executing SKU-level operations.
  • Vendor Program Negotiations: Support the Category Merchant in preparing for and executing vendor program negotiations, including pulling programs, sending templates, and communicating with vendors.
  • Managing Cost Deviations: Assist the Category Merchant in tracking deviation spends, performing profitability analysis, and communicating cost increases to vendors.
  • Executing SKU-Level Operations: Manage the master assortment, create and run reports to support financial review and analysis, and enter and update promotions in all systems and websites.
  • Communicating and Problem Solving: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and communicate effectively with vendors, Inventory + Planning, Private Brands, Vendor Management, and Accounting teams.


What You'll Bring to the Table

  • Ability to Support the Category Merchant: Drive profitable sales for the company by supporting the Category Merchant in all buying and selling activities.
  • Collaborative and Organizational Skills: Work collaboratively with partners from across the business to curate and manage assortments and promotions, and possess strong communications and organizational skills.
  • Ability to Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with strong communications and organizational skills, and the ability to think on your feet.
  • Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills: Possess good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work independently and execute across multiple groups.


Qualifications

  • Basic Qualifications: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a business-related field.
  • Bachelor's Degree and Microsoft Suite Skills: A bachelor's degree preferred, with skilled in Microsoft Suite.


Benefits

We offer an inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups, flexible PTO (22 days), and a holiday schedule (7 observed paid holidays). You'll also enjoy online and retail discounts, company match 401(k), physical and mental health wellness programs, and more perks and benefits. We're an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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