Staples Canada

Manager - Merchandise Planning Execution & Operations Support

Staples Canada$75K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business Administration preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of merchandising operations and retail processes.
  • Experience in developing SOPs and process maps.
  • Familiarity with UAT, system releases, and promotional platforms.
  • Minimum of 4+ years in merchandising roles.
  • 3-5 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead weekly operational planning and promo execution.
  • Maintain and improve the enterprise calendar updates.
  • Support annual and seasonal business plan execution.
  • Monitor business objectives progress and escalate risks.
  • Facilitate cross-functional alignment among departments.
  • Oversee UAT and readiness for Merchandising systems.
  • Drive IT enhancements for Merchandising tools.
  • Manage coupon execution and reporting.
  • Develop a small team of execution coordinators.

Benefits

  • Employee associate discount.
  • Health and dental benefits.
  • RRSP/DPSP program.
  • Performance bonuses.
  • Learning and development programs.
  • Additional benefits offered.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Some of what you will do:

Lead the operational backbone that makes enterprise planning and promo execution run reliably week to week. This role owns the merch ticketing/mailbox system, UAT and release readiness, IT enhancement intake for Merchandising, and the day-to-day execution of coupons and promo across all channels. The Manager ensures execution consistency, reduces errors, and accelerates speed to market - while building the scalable process maps and standard operating models that let the broader team scale.

Specifically, You Will:
  • Own, maintain and improve enterprise calendar updates.
  • Support the development and execution of annual, quarterly, and seasonal business plans.
  • Monitor progress against business objectives and escalate risks.
  • Assist with forecasting and scenario planning.
  • Lead cross-functional alignment across Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to ensure readiness.
  • Own UAT, pre-sale validation, and release readiness for Merchandising systems and tools.
  • Drive IT enhancement requests and system improvements on behalf of Merchandising.
  • Build and maintain scalable process maps and standard operating models.
  • Manage coupon execution, reporting, and update terms and conditions.
  • Manage and develop a small team of execution coordinators/analysts.


Some of what you need:
  • Post secondary education, preferably in Business Administration.
  • Strong knowledge of merchandising operations, promotional execution, and retail processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop SOPs, process maps, and standardized operating procedures.
  • Experience with UAT, system releases, and promotional/coupon platforms.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of progressive merchandising experience.
  • 3-5 years previous management experience.


Physical demands/working conditions:
  • Office environment - Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy


Some of what you will get:
  • Associate discount
  • Health and Dental benefits
  • RRSP/DPSP
  • Performance bonuses
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And more...


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About Staples Canada

Staples Canada is a retailer of office supplies, furniture, and technology products. The company operates more than 300 stores across Canada and offers a range of products, including office supplies, electronics, furniture, and printing services. Staples Canada was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
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