"Alerted.org

Job Shift: Day (1st shift)

Job Identification: 53484

Job Category: Merchandising

Job Schedule: Full time

Hybrid

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’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance, and more.

This position is a part of a hybrid work model, 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, and is based in Framingham, MA.

Note: The Merchandising Specialist position is available in both Staples Retail and Staples Inc. organizations.

Program Start Date: December 1, 2025 (NOTE: The program has been moved up to December)

What you bring to the table:

+ Responsible for managing the SKU throughout its lifecycle: item setup, maintenance, inactivations, and RTVs/destroy. Partner with content and inventory throughout the process.

+ Manage the Master Assortment tracker for all items to be utilized across all BUs; provide SKU needs: adds, deletes, and maintenance, so all channels know their active assortment

+ Facilitate communication of new items and forecasts across all BU Counterparts (.com, Retail, SB, Quill, Essendant, HiTouch, and other acquisitions), Inventory & Planning, own brand, Vendor Management, etc.

+ Identify, track, and provide matches to the merch ops team that can be used to ALT products when needed

+ Become a system expert and be responsible for running reports covering sales and margin performance, vendor purchases, BU performance, and ad hoc reporting

+ Responsible for financial analysis of vendors and assortment, and recommending opportunities to improve performance

+ Process and communicate any cost increases via PCW Process with the vendors or own brand team

+ Ability to handle a high volume of Field inquiries daily, and provide support by utilizing problem-solving skills quickly and efficiently

+ Communicate effectively and proactively with the Distribution network and Wholesaler team to identify assortment gaps, and add new items at the best cost to the Master assortment as necessary

+ Support Merchandising teams as well as Generalist Salesforce with RFPs and Proposals.

+ Support the merchant on the execution of activities to deliver vendor and category strategies

What’s needed - Basic Qualifications:

+ Currently pursuing or recently completed (within the last 1–2 years) a Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field; December 2025 graduates are also eligible

+ 1–2 years of relevant experience in business or a related field preferred

+ Ability to convey thoughts and ideas both verbally and in writing

+ Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

+ Able to multitask and be flexible to new initiatives

+ Previous experience working independently and executing across multiple groups

Get great perks.

+ Generous amount of paid time off

+ Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and flexible work hours

+ 401(k) plan with a company match, variety of benefits and options, associate resource groups

+ Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)

+ Corporate office includes a café (i.e., coffee, cappuccinos, teas), 24/7 fitness center, convenience store, on-site dry cleaning, Chef Louie’s Cafeteria, and more

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