Merchandising Specialist

HD Supply

4d

About The Position

Responsible for working with Associate Merchants to select items for product lines for review; optimize assortment using data and financial projections. Work with the respective merchandising team to implement the appropriate supplier strategy. Responsible for category business dollars.

Requirements

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Certification may be required in some areas.
• Generally 0-2 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in a related field.
• Demonstrates skill in data analysis and techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.

Responsibilities

• Selects, negotiates, and prices for out stock or specialized merchandise.
• Selects, negotiates and determines price points for smaller vendors.
• Conducts/facilitates vendor meetings and negotiations.
• Maintains all SKU information.
• Liquidates discontinued merchandise.
• Determines visual representation for catalog, mailers, and other marketing mediums.
• Seeks out new products, writing new ads, and correcting ads.
• Reviews the revisions from the Design team, verifies pricing is correct, and aids in pagination.
• Restocks replacement products and/or makes recommendations on replacement products.
• Reviews competitive market data for assigned categories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees