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The Category Assistant partners closely with the Category Merchant to execute merchandising strategies while providing data-driven insights that inform category decisions. This role ensures flawless execution of pricing, promotions, assortment, and inventory initiatives while supporting analysis that drives improved sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
The Category Assistant acts as the operational and analytical engine of the category-managing day-to-day merchandising processes, supporting vendor engagement, and coordinating cross-functional execution. The role plays a critical part in translating strategy into results while building foundational commercial acumen.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute merchandising operations including SKU setup, maintenance, promotions, and discontinuations. Manage timelines and ensure flawless execution across systems and teams.
• Support pricing and promotions through analysis, execution, and vendor funding tracking. Evaluate promotional performance and provide insights.
• Analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide reporting and insights to support decision-making.
• Support forecasting and inventory management by partnering with supply chain and monitoring inventory health including excess and aged stock.
• Support assortment planning and SKU lifecycle management including onboarding, rationalization, and product data integrity.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional partners to support execution of category plans and initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Area of Study: Business Administration, Marketing, Merchandising
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 in merchandising, retail, or analytical roles
• Technical Competencies & Information Systems: 
• Intermediate PC software skills using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Problem-solving and time management
• Basic commercial acumen
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Attention to detail and execution discipline

About The ODP Corporation: The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC and ODP Business Solutions, LLC; The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.  

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! You will be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button. 

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Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.