Staples Canada · 8 hours ago
Sr Specialist-Planogram-Framingham, MA
Framingham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expStaples is focused on our customers and community. As a Sr Specialist-Planogram, you will design and develop merchandising presentations and create planograms for product categories that incorporate the most current merchandise presentation standards and company financial objectives.
E-CommerceInformation TechnologyOffice Supplies
Responsibilities
Work with cross-functional teams through the Product Transition process to introduce new products and categories while cost-effectively exiting obsolete products to minimize mark-downs, labor, and implementation costs
Create planogram versions to accommodate varying store assortments and physical store size differences
Create merchandising layouts that reflect the current merchant strategy to drive shelf-edge retail sales
Partner with merchant, inventory, loss prevention, and field teams to ensure category presentations improve sales, minimize inventory costs, prohibit shrink, and inspire customer engagement
Develop new methodologies and display approaches for new stores and categories (urban flagship stores, omni verticals, BO$$ categories)
Create financial models of profit and turns for each set created or modified and provide financial performance reports to develop condensed category assortments for smaller stores
Document planograms using PC-based space management software to maximize sales and minimize inventory investment
Utilize historical sales information and ship pack quantity to determine product facings and maximize space and operating efficiency
Leverage vendor data, competitive reviews, and industry trends to drive innovation and category focus
Prepare weekly merchandise communication materials via the web for field operations implementation and offer support regarding planogram implementation inquiries
Partner with Store Planning to ensure each store is assigned to the correct planogram category assortments for accurate replenishment and forecasting
Collaborate with Fixtures & Equipment, Signing, and Loss Prevention on the development and design of fixtures, security devices, and in-store displays
Create updated fixture lists to ensure accurate fixture orders for new stores
Develop minimum presentation inventory levels for each category planogram version
Maintain the integrity of assigned planogrammed merchandise categories, ensuring the Planogram database is current with the most updated files
Support the maintenance of the Prototype/Planogram Lab and the process of imaging merchandise used in planogram versions
Qualification
Required
1 to 3 years of Retail merchandising or planogram experience
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when modifying planograms for smaller footages
Ability to provide guidance during collaborative development of fixtures and signage to meet presentation standards
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong merchandise planning and quantitative analysis skills
Strong professional communication skills
Preferred
Experience with applications such as Spaceman, Pegman, or MarketMax (or the aptitude to learn and work with Spaceman)
Significant project management and organizational skills
Benefits
Generous amount of paid time off and bonus plan
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
Company
Staples Canada
STAPLES Canada is a company that sells office supplies, technology and equipments.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian McDougall
Chief Retail Officer
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