SPP Inventory Purch Supervisor
Vaughan, Canada
ApplyWhile you may know Staples as the world’s leading office supply company, Staples Promotional Products – a division of Staples – is a national leader in the promotional products industry. At Staples Promotional Products, we help customers build love for their brands with customized merchandise solutions. Whatever story they want to tell, connection they want to make, or goal they need to deliver, Staples Promo makes it easy to design promo experiences that create lasting impact. Join our winning team!
The Inventory Supervisor & Logistics PM serves as the functional manager of inventory staff in addition to managing big bookings and kitting projects for the warehouse.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar inventory investments, place strategic reorders, and make independent purchasing decisions that align with budget and inventory turn goals.
- Skilled in using ERP systems and reporting tools to monitor inventory metrics, analyze backorders and fill rates, and close service level gaps through collaboration with vendors and internal teams.
- Strong background in inventory forecasting, bulk buy analysis, and identifying savings opportunities based on usage trends.
- Experience leading initial buys for new catalog launches and program refreshes, while also managing end-of-life inventory through obsolescence identification and write-off recommendations.
- Demonstrated success in supervising and mentoring high-performing teams, including dropship expeditors, with a focus on meeting SLAs and operational excellence.
- Adept at coordinating complex projects such as bulk orders, kitting, and special initiatives — from accurate quoting and resource orchestration to delivery tracking and documentation.
- Highly organized and collaborative, with a track record of cross-functional coordination across Procurement, Account Services, Merchandising, and Warehouse operations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word), paired with excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ purchasing experience with budget or service accountability.
- 2+ years' experience within an ERP system.
- 2+ years project coordination and management experience.
What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Diploma/Certificate in Inventory Management or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading teams in a supply chain, inventory, or warehouse environment
- Expertise in reporting, analytics, and vendor management
- Ability to innovate and recommend process improvements
- Strong customer focus, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills
We Offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Centre.
- Flexible PTO and Holiday Schedule. Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match RRSP, Benefits and Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs.
- Growth & development opportunities.
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law
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