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With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Overview: Responsible for executing the merchandising objectives for a class/subclass of merchandise. This includes assisting the merchant with creating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies, and reporting financial results. The Associate Merchant assists with making buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiates terms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Relationship Management (30%):
Assists Merchant with influencing the supplier management strategy to support overall department strategy and works to improve all aspects of supplier relationships.
May serve as a key contributor on various other key projects.
Financial Planning & Management (30%):
Assists Merchant with implementing the financial strategy/cost structure for a category and sets pricing.
May set pricing and strategy for class/subclass.
Merchandising Execution (20%):
Assists Merchant with developing merchandising strategy to understand key business drivers (e.g., historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer segmentation).
May serve as a key contributor on various key projects within a business function.
Assortment Selection (20%):
Assists Merchant with executing the business review of category.
Competencies:
Supplier Relationship Management Financial Planning & Management Merchandising Strategy Development Assortment Selection
Skills:
Negotiation Financial Analysis Market Research Strategic Planning
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
Reports to: Merchant
Travel Requirements:
As needed
Physical Requirements:
Office-based work
Hybrid Work:
Flex
Job Categorization:
Merchandising
Working Conditions:
Office, Store, Innovation Center
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
2-3 years in merchandising or related field
Minimum Leadership Experience:
Experience in leading small projects or teams
Certifications:
Relevant certifications in merchandising or supply chain management (preferred)
Other Requirements/Assets:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Position Overview: Responsible for executing the merchandising objectives for a class/subclass of merchandise. This includes assisting the merchant with creating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies, and reporting financial results. The Associate Merchant assists with making buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiates terms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Relationship Management (30%):
Assists Merchant with influencing the supplier management strategy to support overall department strategy and works to improve all aspects of supplier relationships.
May serve as a key contributor on various other key projects.
Financial Planning & Management (30%):
Assists Merchant with implementing the financial strategy/cost structure for a category and sets pricing.
May set pricing and strategy for class/subclass.
Merchandising Execution (20%):
Assists Merchant with developing merchandising strategy to understand key business drivers (e.g., historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer segmentation).
May serve as a key contributor on various key projects within a business function.
Assortment Selection (20%):
Assists Merchant with executing the business review of category.
Competencies:
Supplier Relationship Management Financial Planning & Management Merchandising Strategy Development Assortment Selection
Skills:
Negotiation Financial Analysis Market Research Strategic Planning
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
Reports to: Merchant
Travel Requirements:
As needed
Physical Requirements:
Office-based work
Hybrid Work:
Flex
Job Categorization:
Merchandising
Working Conditions:
Office, Store, Innovation Center
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
2-3 years in merchandising or related field
Minimum Leadership Experience:
Experience in leading small projects or teams
Certifications:
Relevant certifications in merchandising or supply chain management (preferred)
Other Requirements/Assets:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
