Director of Merchandising - Print
Staples Canada
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Some of what you will do:
The Director of Merchandising will have responsibility for a group of merchandising categories within their Division focused on either our B2C (Stores and Online) or B2B (SBA and Preferred) business. The Category Director will lead and develop a group of Category Managers with responsibility for delivering on budgeted sales, margin and inventory turns for their business. The Category Director will work closely with their VP – Divisional Merchandising on go to market strategies and product development that supports the future of Working and Learning.
Specifically, You Will
Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.
About The Team
About the Team
At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.
We are building an inclusive and diverse team
Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Some of what you will do:
The Director of Merchandising will have responsibility for a group of merchandising categories within their Division focused on either our B2C (Stores and Online) or B2B (SBA and Preferred) business. The Category Director will lead and develop a group of Category Managers with responsibility for delivering on budgeted sales, margin and inventory turns for their business. The Category Director will work closely with their VP – Divisional Merchandising on go to market strategies and product development that supports the future of Working and Learning.
Specifically, You Will
- Work with their team to develop timely assortment strategies and marketing plans to deliver on budgeted sales, margin and inventory targets, ensuring that their plans align with the company’s greater strategy.
- Liaise across the team on various initiatives and help ensure that projects/tasks stay on track.
- Develop plans 12-18 months out on assortment review and planogram changes to improve productivity, drive innovation and support Own Brand growth.
- Closely align with internal partners (Marketing, Space Planning, Analytics/Pricing, Inventory, Sales, Contract and Bid ) to gain the necessary support and remove barriers.
- Work closely with Merch and Finance leadership to establish departmental budgets and regular forecasting of sales and margin.
- Ensure that the Division’s key priorities are well represented in our Marketing plans and that they support the Company Vision and Transformation Strategy.
- Take a lead role with regards to key Strategic Vendor Partnerships.
- Hold teams accountable for proactively seeking trends and insights about their categories and product assortments.
- Provide direction to the business from a Merchandising lens and report back to the Executive team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline.
- Minimum 6-8 years Merchandising Management Experience.
- Cross functional experience in several Merchandising functions and channels.
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more…
Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.
About The Team
About the Team
At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.
We are building an inclusive and diverse team
Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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