Merchandising Planner- USABLUEBOOK

HD Supply

34d•$70,600 - $104,100

About The Position

USABlueBook is a premier supplier of equipment, supplies and technical expertise for water and wastewater systems. Customers include municipalities, private industry, food and beverage processing facilities, and other organizations that protect the environment and safeguard their communities through effective water and wastewater testing and treatment. USABlueBook is a division of HD Supply (hdsupply.com), which is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America and part of The Home Depot. Join a thriving organization that empowers associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. Job Summary 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

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
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.