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# Sales Research Power BI

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Framingham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $94,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Big Data, Microsoft Outlook, Decision Support Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, SQL Databases, Data Lakes, Vba Programming Language
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ma/framingham/eea324fa-b38b-4c3d-a1f2-64a3fc857cbe

## About the Role

* Track record of implementing innovative supply chain solutions that have a significant impact on business outcomes.
 * Solid understanding of business dynamics and political sensitivities within the supply chain.
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to support our transformation and transition to a data driven organization to better serve our customers.
 * Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of supply chain operations.
 * Experience in Big Data Analytics - ability to provide insights, and/or predict opportunities proactively by extracting information from the data lake into a digestible format.
 * Experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects.
 * Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
 * Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
 * High level of initiative, creativity, and innovative thinking.
 * Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.

What's needed- Basic Qualifications:

 * High school diploma or GED
 * Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
 * Experience with business intelligence/decision support software
 * Experience in JDA software
 * Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI), SQL and VBA.
 * Travel - 50% as needed depending on the project

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:

 * Bachelor's degree
 * Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
 * Project management certifications (e.g., PMP).
 * Advanced specialization in areas such as logistics, procurement, or inventory management.
 * Successful completion of a quantitative post-secondary education, with a focus on retail management, economics, inventory, or supply chain is an asset.

## Description

Research
Power BI, Big Data
Geography
Marketing
Economics
Leadership
Management
Innovation
Purchasing
Creativity
Data Lakes
Scalability
Negotiation
Procurement
Forecasting
Supply Chain
Communication
Merchandising
Mental Health
Microsoft Excel
Problem Solving
Demand Planning
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Access
Retail Management
People Management
Microsoft Outlook
Channel Inventory
Demand Forecasting
Big Data Analytics
Business Strategies
Inventory Management
Microsoft PowerPoint
Business To Business
Business-To-Consumer
Product Flow Diagram
Business Intelligence
Business Administration
Supply Chain Management
Complex Problem Solving
Decision Support Systems
SQL (Programming Language)
Continuous Improvement Process
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Collaborative Planning Forecasting And Replenishment (CPFR), * Execute and drive demand planning and fulfillment strategy and Supply chain best practices for B2B and B2C businesses.

 * Identify opportunities, develop, and implement new processes to better support and evolve how we manage inventory, optimizing product flow to increase turns, service, and overall support the business strategy.
 * Partner with the various channels to build a collaborative planning, forecasting and fulfillment process while dynamically contributing to business planning.
 * Manage and review channel inventory KPI's on a frequent basis and discuss the results with the cross functional team(s), highlighting inventory management opportunities.
 * Drive continuous improvement in demand forecasts while evaluating and evolving predictive models.
 * Play an integral role to support the shift from fixed order point replenishment to demand driven fulfillment.
 * Identify potential inventory opportunities between our sales channels. Research to determine root cause while collaborating closely with the Merchant team(s). Providing recommendations to resolve.
 * Review promotional lifts and the impact of sales and marketing activities on the supply chain.
 * Partner with vendors on outstanding purchase orders and general KPI's to ensure flow of merchandise/supply chain is in place.
 * Collaborate, determine load in and maintain forecasts for added items as created by the Category Specialist.
 * Advance the analytical capabilities on the team to move to a data driven organization that will improve our financial results and allow for scalable and predictive solutions., At Staples, "inclusion" is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers' expectations - through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Staples, Inc.
Framingham, MA*Hybrid
Sales
Research
Power BI
Big Data
Geography
Marketing
Economics
Leadership
Management
Innovation
Purchasing
Creativity
Data Lakes
Scalability
Negotiation
Procurement
Forecasting
Supply Chain
Communication
Merchandising
Mental Health
Microsoft Excel
Problem Solving
Demand Planning
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Access
Retail Management
People Management
Microsoft Outlook
Channel Inventory
Demand Forecasting
Big Data Analytics
Business Strategies
Inventory Management
Microsoft PowerPoint
Business To Business
Business-To-Consumer
Product Flow Diagram
Business Intelligence
Business Administration
Supply Chain Management
Complex Problem Solving
Decision Support Systems
SQL (Programming Language)
Continuous Improvement Process
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Collaborative Planning Forecasting And Replenishment (CPFR)
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