Category Merchant - Furniture (Hybrid in Boca Raton, FL)

Office Depot•Boca Raton, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Merchant is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive sales, margin, and market share across all channels. This role owns end-to-end category performance including assortment, pricing, promotions, vendor strategy, and inventory outcomes. The Category Merchant leads category planning through data-driven insights, market intelligence, and customer understanding, while managing and developing Category Assistants to ensure strong execution. This role serves as both a strategic owner and team leader, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, or Merchandising.
6 years of experience in merchandising, category management, or retail strategy
Strategic and commercial acumen
Strong leadership and team development
Advanced analytical and financial skills
Vendor negotiation expertise
Cross-functional leadership

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategy including assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor strategy to drive sales, margin, and market share
Own vendor relationships including negotiations, funding, performance management, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Lead and develop Category Assistant(s), providing direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure execution excellence.
Drive pricing and promotional strategy including competitive positioning and margin optimization.
Lead forecasting and inventory strategy including demand planning and inventory productivity.
Drive cross-functional execution across Marketing, Ecommerce, Supply Chain, and Sales.
Own assortment planning and SKU lifecycle management including optimization and rationalization.