MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST

The Home Depot

4d•CA$55,100 - CA$62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Interconnected Merchandising Specialist reports to the Interconnected Merchant, collaborates with cross functional teams to support merchandising business to achieve department and category goals. The specialist is responsible for maintaining and managing data accuracy as it relates to article listings, supplier base and marketing activity. This role communicates with internal and external partners, support store and vendor inquiries and ensures a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Proven proficiency in a range of technical and analytical software tools, including but not limited to M365, data visualization platforms, enterprise resource planning systems, and internal business management tools.
Ability to work simultaneously across several work streams while balancing work quality.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
1-2 years of experience in retail, eCommerce, merchandising, or a role within a corporate environment.

Nice To Haves

Action Oriented
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Communicates Effectively

Responsibilities

Onboard new articles (store, online, offshelf, display, virtual bundles).
Prioritize onboarding flows for optimal online performance and presale coordination.
Assign SAP hierarchy categorization and coordinate updates.
Maintain article data: cost, retail, status, Product Information Record (PIRs), channel management data, assortment listings.
Support enhancements of product information pages (PIP).
Support hierarchy changes, buyback processes, and clearance reviews.
Process vendor onboarding, data update & maintenance.
Facilitate co-op & Rebate contracts.
Support vendor inquiries.
Support with PO data issues, cost discrepancies, and Accounts Payable.
Manage Off-Shelf tool submissions, support sample coordination, and vendor communications.
Execute pricing strategies, New Lower Price (NLPs) and Special Buy (SBs) with vendors including support with pricing review process.
Support PLR processes including sample submissions, logistics, etc.
Support marketing submissions for instore and online including compliance with market/provincial promo requirements.
Resolve data issues, UPC/shrink concerns, and listing/de-listing requests.
Support internal communications: roadshows, learning sessions, My Apron, and Canada Communications.
Support with store, online, SSC and vendor department inquiries/escalations including cross functional collaboration.
Contribute to departmental initiatives, analytics, and reporting improvements.
Participate, as required, in strategic projects and innovation efforts to drive department growth and efficiency.
Support administrative tasks, as required.