Category Assistant

Office Depot

. Work with the Category Merchant to manage and execute daily merchandising tasks .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeBoca Raton • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,900 - $79,550 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in managing merchandising tasks, vendor coordination, and inventory management while effectively analyzing sales and performance data to drive category success. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and communication to support promotional planning and execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Merchandising Support ExperienceVendor Coordination ExperienceInventory Management ExperienceSales And Performance Analysis ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration Experience

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Hard Skills

Data Management ExperiencePromotional Support ExperienceAnalytical SkillsTechnical ProficiencyIntermediate PC Software Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Retail ExperienceB2B DistributionOmnichannel RetailSKU-Level StrategyVendor Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the Category Merchant to manage and execute daily merchandising tasks
Ensure category initiatives are implemented smoothly through defined administrative processes across functions and vendors
Manage vendor funding and monitor market behavior and category performance
Execute operational merchandising activities within the assigned category
Analyze, plan, and execute processes to achieve sales and margin goals
Manage promotional cadence and evaluate SKU-level promotional performance with vendors
Provide current business trends and business adjustments
Forecast inventory needs based on previous sales trends at SKU level
Support assortment and promotional planning, vendor negotiation, assortment inventory sell-through, and related financials
Attend vendor meetings, provide business updates, and communicate business asks
Analyze promotional and product data for forecasting, budgeting, assortment management, line reviews, vendor scorecards, pricing, and ad hoc reporting
Communicate new item setup, promotional item preparation, and discontinued items
Work with Marketing and Ecommerce cross-functional partners to execute SKU-level strategy
Build vendor relationships through product and industry pricing knowledge
Support the Merchandising team with additional tasks as needed
The ODP Group provides products, services, and technology solutions through a B2B distribution platform and omnichannel retail presence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2 years of experience
Retail experience
Merchandising support experience
Data management experience
Administrative support experience
Vendor coordination experience
Inventory management experience
Sales and performance analysis experience
Cross-functional collaboration experience
Customer service experience
Promotional support experience
Intermediate PC software skills using Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Technical proficiency
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability
Customer service orientation
Candidates must be local to Boca Raton, FL

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Competitive salary
Benefits package
Opportunities to move and grow within the organization
Potential eligibility for an incentive program