Merchandising Planner - USA BlueBook

HD Supply•Waukegan, IL

7d•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.
Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field

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.