Planogram Specialist Job in Framingham 01701, Massachusetts Us
Staples is the world’s largest office products company and a trusted source for office solutions. The company provides products, services and expertise in office supplies, copy print, technology, facilities and breakroom, and furniture. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and now has annual sales of $25 billion, ranking second in the world in eCommerce sales. With 90,000 associates worldwide, Staples operates in 26 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, making it easy for businesses of all sizes, and consumers. The company is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com/media. Staples values the diversity of our customers, associates and suppliers.
We offer very competitive benefits including; dynamic work environment, 401K, discounted employee stock purchase plan, adoption assistance, Annual Associate Scholarship Plan, Associate InventionQuest, training and development, "Work/Life" initiatives and other voluntary benefits such as pet insurance and identity theft protection. This all translates into exciting career opportunities with a talented team dedicated to personal and professional growth.
Planogram Specialist
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop planograms for merchandising categories that incorporate corporate merchandise presentation standards, company financial objectives, reflect the Product Manager’s input and strategy for the category, and support an easy shopping experience for the customer. Create planogram versions to accommodate varying store assortments and physical store size differences.
- Prepare weekly merchandise communication materials that are communicated via the web for field operations implementation. Respond and offer support to field operations inquiries regarding all aspects of planogram implementation.
- Partner with Store Planning to ensure that each store is assigned to the correct planogram category assortments in order for replenishment to direct the merchandise orders and forecast for future purchases.
- Develop minimum presentation inventory levels for each category planogram version.
- Create financial models of profit and turns for each set created or modified and provide financial performance reports. Utilize such reports for the purpose of developing condensed category assortments to fit into smaller sized stores.
- Maintain the integrity of the planogrammed merchandise categories assigned by making appropriate changes when necessary based on the additions and deletions of product. Ensure the Planogram database is current with the most updated planogram files.
- Input planograms using PC based space management software for all products in permanent categories to maximize sales and minimize inventory investment. Utilize historical sales information and ship pack quantity to determining product facings and maximize the space and operating efficiency.
- Collaborate on the development and design of fixtures, signing, security devices, and other in-store displays associated with assigned product categories. Create updated fixture lists indicating changes in which ensure accurate fixture orders for new stores.
- Support the maintenance of the Prototype/Planogram Lab
- Support the process in imaging the merchandise that is used in planogram versions.
Basic
- Minimum 1 year of Retail experience
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree
- Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel
- Experience with such applications as Spaceman, Pegman, or MarketMax or aptitude to learn and work with Spaceman
- Significant project management and organizational skills
- Merchandise planning and quantitative analysis skills
- Strong communication skills
Staples is an EEO/AA Employer