Hybrid Role

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.

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:

• 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 
  

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.