Merchandising Planner

HD Supply • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages a subset of a merchandising category and selects items for product line review in partnership with merchants. Optimizes assortment using data and financial projections. Works with respective merchandising teams to implement appropriate supplier strategies.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a related discipline OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Ability to work independently with guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues.
• General guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems.
• Analyzes financial data and takes measurements to forecast growth and merchandising opportunities.
• Reviews competitive market data for assigned merchandising categories.
• Performs various administrative duties, including managing the SKU life cycle, preparing for vendor meetings, maintaining vendor contact information and inquiries, and performing ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Assists merchant team with product category management, including managing category subsets.
• Works with merchants to resolve issues.
• Produces reports and analyses for vendor meetings and negotiations.
• Conducts root cause analysis for variation between supply and demand forecasts and collaborates with internal departments to recommend solutions.

Benefits

• We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate.
• We value the diversity of our people.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
• HD Supply has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO).
• With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices.
• Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level