Job Description

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

The Divisional Product Merchant is responsible for executing the merchandising objectives for a class/subclass of merchandise. This role involves making critical buying decisions, negotiating terms with suppliers, and driving item selection and pricing, with a focus on both in-store and online channels. Merchants are responsible for selecting the best products, ensuring they are available at the right price and in sufficient quantities to meet customer needs. They work closely with store leaders, associates, suppliers, and cross functional partners to make informed business decisions. Merchants play a crucial role in driving the company’s success by managing product selection, analyzing and managing financial performance, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute interconnected category strategy that is informed by customer insights and delivers the optimal experience in-store & online
• Manage the sales and financial results of a category portfolio to achieve sales, profitability and inventory turn targets; analyze results and develop business plans to drive growth and address opportunities in-store and online
• Build an assortment plan by channel, develop a pricing strategy, source the product and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible terms and conditions to achieve business goals
• Manage vendor performance and interconnected portfolio reviews.
• Scan business and industry-wide trends, competitive landscape and consumer insights, and attend relevant trade shows to inform category strategy
• Lead a cross-functional team of support partners including logistics/Fulfillment/Inventory managers, Finance, Marketing, User Experience (UX), etc.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Manages Conflict
• Plans and Aligns

Skills:

• Analytical skills - ability to interpret data, identify trends and develop action plans to grow sales and improve profitability
• Business and Finacial Acumen in relation to Finance, Marketing/Sales, Operations and E-Commerce
• Vendor management (negotiation, partnership, driving innovation)
• Planning and organization skills – ability to prioritize requests and manage multiple projects with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with an ability to lead and influence a broad cross-functional team

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports into Senior Merchant or Senior Director of Merchandising

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 10% of the time
• Travel to Home Depot stores, innovation centre and vendor facilities

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable 

Minimum Education:

• A Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience (ideally in a retail environment) with emphasis on purchasing and buy

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• 2 years of leadership experience

Certifications:

• N/A

Other Requirements/Assets:

• Completion of MBA program an asset

The pay range for this position is between $88,700.00 - $107,300.00