Category Specialist Co-op

Staples Canada • Richmond Hill, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open to students currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program. As a Co-op at Staples, you will be a fully integrated member of the team, participating in department and company events/meetings, experiencing Staples as a full-time associate, and making an impact through independent projects. For this co-op, you will support the day-to-day inventory management for a specific product category, focusing on the ‘four P’s’ of Merchandising: Product Assortment, Product Pricing, Product Placement, and Product Promotion.

Requirements

• Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong computer skills (i.e. MS Excel) and an ability to learn new software quickly is critical
• Experience in customer service and/or a retail store environment (or comparable experience)
• Enrollment in a post-secondary education program

Nice To Haves

• Business or Supply Chain program enrollment would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Review and proof marketing materials for accuracy
• Participate in monthly Merchandise Department meetings
• Interaction with vendors, community and store associates across Canada
• Assist with any special projects, supporting B2B or B2C business units
• Identify opportunities to improve the merchandising experience leveraging all available insights
• Leverage various analytics tools and provide insightful recommendations / process improvements, supporting our customer needs and business objectives
• Receive constant support and performance feedback
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree