Senior Director Merchandising

Job description

Staples is on a journey to be the leader in modern working and learning. We are focused on our customers and our community. The Senior Director Merchandising is responsible for driving traffic and financial performance through the development of selling strategies inspired by deep customer insight, for our Office Supplies & Pack/Ship businesses. The Senior Director Merchandising is responsible for leading a team of associates that buy a group of product lines for sales, margin, and supply chain impact, including inventory turnover. This includes assortment planning, merchandise and vendor selection, negotiation, financial planning, supply chain and inventory turn implications, advertising plans, merchandise presentation, distribution, vendor relations, and administration for assigned lines. The Senior Director Merchandising must possess leadership skills and expert-level buying, merchandising, and negotiation skills to mentor associates in overall merchandising expertise, with a proven track record of successful business results. This role must exhibit creativity and flexibility in developing market-leading selling strategies and be able to inspire and coach others in these skills....