Staples, Inc Hiring for Senior Promo Inventory Analyst at Lake County Full Time NEW

Location: Lincolnshire

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies.

Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential services, solutions, and award-winning customer support to help our customers – and our people – thrive. When you partner with Quill, as a customer or as an associate, every workday is more rewarding.

From paper, ink & toner, to technology and custom print, we deliver the right products at the right value, plus an unmatched assortment of over 900 instant rewards available with every order.

What you’ll be doing:

• Forecast inventory for key divisions, including promotional and new items.
• Partner with teams to address inventory issues, vendor challenges, promotions, and seasonal strategies.
• Resolve long-term out-of-stock SKUs or inventory feed issues with vendors.
• Manage JDA plan loads and adjust FC deployment for accuracy.
• Conduct post-promotional analysis and maintain reliable data for reporting.
• Lead inventory-related projects, share progress updates, and present results to leadership.
• This role demands analytical skills, collaboration, and meet business objectives.

What you bring to the table:

• Proven experience in inventory management, demand planning, or forecasting roles.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and systems (e.g., JDA, ERP systems).
• Ability to analyze sales trends, identify patterns, and adjust forecasts proactively.
• Experience with inventory planning software and systems is highly desirable
• Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with data analysis tools.

What’s needed
– Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years in forecasting inventory management, demand planning, or a related field.
• Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques.

What’s needed
– Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management
• SQL-query & Power BI experience a plus
• Experience with JDA/MMS/WMS systems
• Knowledge of Supply Chain concepts a plus

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

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.