Staples is focused on our customers and our community. As a Category Merchant (Ink and Toner) for Staples, you will be responsible for Retail + .Com (Omni) in our US Retail Stores (USR) business.

You will also be responsible for achieving financial objectives by developing and executing a customer-centric strategy.  This strategy will be inspired by deep customer insight and will include assortment planning, merchandise and vendor selection, negotiation, financial planning, supply chain and inventory turn implications, advertising plans, merchandise presentation, website experience, distribution, vendor relations and administration for assigned lines.

Merchandising is a key strategic pillar of growth for Staples Retail and Staples.com, and this role is critical to accelerating change and super-charging this high-potential business. Our people are the heart of our success and we believe in collaboration, curiosity and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. We are investing in our people, our website, and our stores, empowering our people to learn, grow and deliver. Come be a part of a team that's leading the way in a new era of working and living.

Strategy:

• Acquire a deep understanding of customer needs through research efforts, and field feedback.
• Develop a realistic and effective business plan to achieve budgeted goals in sales, margin, and inventory. Execute that plan to deliver financial results.
• Develop, execute, and effectively communicate strategy to the highest levels of the company.  Ensure plans align with company strategic objectives and goals. 

Assortment Planning:

• Choose assortment items and vendors, influence pricing, and create an elegant customer experience in-store and online.
• Negotiate for lower total delivered cost, volume incentives, rebates, advertising and other applicable allowances.
• Review and approve financial and item forecasts with Planners.
• Effectively partner and influence other cross-functional partners, such as Pricing, Site Merchandising, Marketing, Portfolio, Inventory + Planning, and more.
• Manage support team.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 4-6 years total experience in buying related functions
• Expert knowledge of industry trends, competition, assortment planning, customer behaviors, inventory management, logistics and marketing techniques.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in financial analysis and forecasting. 
• Expert negotiating skills with highest level internally and externally. 
• Accomplished in holding a team accountable to achieve measurable results.
• Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills. 
• Multiple category experience including large P+L management is preferred. 

Get great perks.

• Generous amount of paid time off, hybrid work hours, and bonus plan
• 401(k) plan with a company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and many more benefits
• On-site, discounted childcare, fitness center and dry cleaners in Framingham, MA corporate office
• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)

Chez Staples, « inclusion » est un mot d'action. Il représente ce que nous faisons pour garantir que tous les employés se sentent valorisés et soutenus afin de contribuer à leur plein potentiel. Lorsque nous opérons de manière inclusive, la diversité suit naturellement. C'est pourquoi nous travaillons dur pour favoriser une culture inclusive, car nous recherchons des employés ayant des perspectives uniques et variées et des domaines d'expertise divers. Le résultat est un meilleur environnement de travail et une réflexion innovante qui nous aide à dépasser les attentes de nos clients – grâce à la force des personnes derrière notre marque emblématique.

Staples est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, statut de vétéran protégé, handicap ou toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.