Director - Product Assortment

Wesco•Glenview, IL

13d

About The Position

Responsible for driving the development and optimization of Wesco’s global product assortment, merchandising strategy and search application and efficacy. Provide tactical leadership in the assortment planning process, collaborates with cross-functional leadership teams. Accountable for the quality, completeness and efficacy of the product assortment.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree – Marketing, Sales, IT or related field required; Master's Degree preferred
10 years in product assortment planning and management of wide assortment (1M+) targeting multiple customer segments with varying service levels
10 years leading and motivating high-performing teams in a dynamic international business environment
Deep understanding of product assortment strategy, market trends, customer behaviors and merchandising strategies applied in a complex global distribution environment
Demonstrated ability to translate industry research and performance analytics into actionable programs that help drive product assortment and search experience optimization
Experience collaborating with leadership in teams like Supply Chain, Category Management, Marketing, Pricing, and eCommerce/Omnichannel
Ability to multi-task and reprioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience with sales , search and e-merchandising analytics, reporting, profitability reporting, and financial analysis
Strong problem solving, influencing, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated leadership qualities and excellent communication skills
Ability to travel 0% - 25%

Responsibilities

Full responsibility for the development and management of Wesco’s global product assortment strategy
Direct management and oversight of the Product Assortment Management team
Leadership and strategic oversight of the full product lifecycle planning process, including the new product introduction, growth, maturity, and decline phases
Development and curation of strong business relationships with Wesco’s key vendors and suppliers
Identification and evaluation of emerging product categories and industry trends to expand the product assortment
Strategy to improve search relevancy, conversion rate, null search/lost demand, and maximize product add-ons and cross/substitutions
Develop online merchandising strategies aligned to brand guidelines, leveraging data analytics and customer insights
Define product data requirements, priorities and standards needed for search experiences while balancing the TCO of managing varying degrees of data quality
Develop product listing and category page strategy using performance data
Partner with web development to enhance functionality and presentation
Communication of business objectives, initiatives and key results with leadership in strategic partner teams like Category Management, Supplier Management, Master Data Management Team, Pricing Team, Inventory Team, etc.