Senior Vendor Compliance Analyst

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.

 

What you’ll be doing:

• Use broad background and experience to determine business opportunities that exist within the overall compliance program. Direct and assist cross functional teams in developing and executing long term solutions.
• Assist Compliance Manager with training curriculum for Compliance Analysts. Provide training to internal and external customers regarding stocked compliance and supply chain processes.  Initiate timeboxed improvement exemptions to drive improved vendor performance. 
• Manage vendor compliance review meetings, research compliance issues, and provide corrective direction for resolution. Negotiate exemptions and reversals based on vendor performance and capabilities. 
• Monitor program performance and make recommendations for adjustments. Manage resulting Routing Guide updates including legal approval and cross-functional changes. 
• Support Sr. Management, SRM’s, Inventory Managers, Merchants, and Finance with data extracts and analysis to enable informed decision making and support documentation.
• Proactive management for global vendor exemptions related to unavoidable transportation delays, Holiday closures & weather-related issues to prevent penalties and resulting rework loops. 

 

What you bring to the table:

• Detail oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proactive with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 

Qualifications:

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in business or related field

 

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 

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!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services.