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Job Shift: Day (1st shift)

Job Identification: 54791

Job Category: Corporate Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Schedule: Full time

Hybrid

Staples is focused on our customer and our community. As an Inventory Analyst for Staples, you will be responsible for managing foundational in-stock, prep stores for ads & promotions, prepare for product transition, and work on supply chain & vendor issues.

Manage Foundational In-Stock, Ads & Promotions:

+ Utilize forecasting/planning/allocation tools to order product and ensure smooth flow to stores, warehouses and fulfillment centers.

+ Communicate vendor and product issues, accurately and timely, with the Merchandising team, Supply Chain, and other impacted groups

+ Maintain high levels of in-stock on weekly ads and seasonal promotions

+ Execute timely placement of orders. Track and expedite to meet set-up timelines and service level goals

+ Use allocation tool to properly identify appropriate historical information and quantities by location to ensure appropriate sell through and turn

Product transition & Vendor Relations:

+ Work with the Merchandising team to successfully plan and execute a variety of product transitions including Planogram, New Catalog mailings, Seasonal buys, etc.

+ Minimize obsolescence and maximize turn through timely forecast updates

+ Partner with Merchandising and Supply Chain to assist in minimizing key supplier lead times to warehouses and fulfillment centers with improved reliability

+ Develop and maintain positive and effective relations with vendors to facilitate timely and accurate processing of orders and delivered product

Essential skills and experience:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ At least 1+ year of related work experience in a retail setting

Preferred skills and experience:

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel & Access) & demonstrated capability managing/utilizing replenishment systems

+ Work towards completion of E3 Certification within 6 months of hire

Get great perks.

+ Generous amount of paid time off

+ 401(k) plan with a company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and many more benefits

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

+ On-site, discounted childcare, fitness center and dry cleaners in Framingham, MA corporate office

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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