Robert Weinburg

About Robert Weinburg

I am a results-driven professional with a proven track record of delivering business and service objectives in large-scale, highly competitive corporate environments. My success stems from a blend of strong interpersonal and communication skills, sharp business acumen, and an exceptional work ethic. I offer a comprehensive skill set that spans category management, marketing, operations management, negotiations, procurement, and strategic planning—paired with a keen eye for detail and a solutions-oriented mindset.Core Competencies & Key StrengthsStrategic Operations: Adept at analyzing business requirements, streamlining workflows, and driving continuous process improvement to enhance performance and scalability.Leadership & Team Performance: Proven leader with a history of building and guiding high-performing teams. Skilled in improving productivity, elevating customer satisfaction, and contributing directly to top-line growth.Innovative Problem Solving: A creative, analytical thinker and independent decision-maker, known for developing practical solutions to complex business and technical challenges.Adaptability & Integrity: Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Recognized for unwavering integrity, resilience, and the ability to lead through change.

Experience

1. Senior Category Merchant

   Staples

   Sep 2025 — Present

   As an OMNI Senior Category Merchant, I lead the strategy and execution for key product categories including Mail & Ship, Core Office Supplies and Gifts, overseeing both Retail and Dotcom channel. My focus is on delivering customer-centric growth through data-driven assortment planning, financial rigor, and strong vendor partnerships. I work cross-functionally to align merchandising, inventory, digital experience, and marketing strategies, ensuring consistency and profitability across all sales channels.Key Responsibilities & Achievements- Own end-to-end category strategy for Mail & Ship, Envelopes, Filing, and Business Forms across Staples retail stores and Staples.com- Developed and executed integrated merchandise plans that reflect customer needs, market trends, and channel dynamics- Negotiated vendor contracts, securing competitive costs, volume incentives, and promotional support to drive margin improvement- Partnered with the Staples.com team to enhance digital merchandising, SEO/SEM performance, and customer experience- Collaborated with Inventory, Marketing, Pricing, and Supply Chain to ensure optimal inventory health and promotional execution- Delivered annual business plans, forecasts, and performance updates to senior leadership in alignment with company goals- Managed and developed support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning- Leveraged customer insights and sales analytics to adjust assortments and promotional strategies in real-time.

Education

• Framingham State University

  BS, Mathematics

  2002 — 2009

Skills

• Forecasting
• Sales Management
• Vendor Managed Inventory
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Client Development
• Sales
• Sales Excellence
• Thinking Outside the Box
• Team Management
• Bookkeeping
• Inventory Management
• Account Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Training & Development
• Retail
• Customer Relations
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Critical Thinking
• Management
• Customer Service
• Inventory Analysis
• Merchandising
• Revenue Management
• Team Oriented
• Product Management
• Strategic Planning
• Fast Learner
• Leadership
• Team-Oriented
• Employee Training