ASSOCIATE MERCHANT

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot Canada is looking for an Associate Merchant to execute merchandising objectives for a defined product category. You will support vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies, and reporting financial results.

With 2-3 years in merchandising, you will help set pricing, analyze market trends, and balance assortment decisions with business goals. This hybrid role offers collaborative teamwork, office and store presence, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years in merchandising or related field.
• Experience leading small projects or teams.
• Certifications in merchandising or supply chain preferred.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship Management and influencing supplier strategy.
• Financial planning, cost structure, and pricing decisions.
• Merchandising execution and developing key business drivers.
• Assortment review and strategic category decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Market Research

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range: $85,000 - $115,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The payrange you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards mayinclude: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; DeferredProfit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paidbenefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salaryincreases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting yourgrowth with us.

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 startingor growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Job Description Template

Title: Associate Merchant

Position Overview

Responsible for executing the merchandising objectives for aclass/subclass of merchandise. This includes assisting the merchant withcreating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developingproduct line strategies, and reporting financial results. The Associate Merchantassists with making buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiatesterms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Relationship Management (30%)

• Assists Merchant with influencing the supplier management strategy to supportoverall department strategy and works to improve all aspects of supplierrelationships.
• May serve as a key contributor on various other key projects.

Financial Planning & Management (30%)

• Assists Merchant with implementing the financial strategy/cost structure fora category and sets pricing.
• May set pricing and strategy for class/subclass.

Merchandising Execution (20%)

• Assists Merchant with developing merchandising strategy to understand keybusiness drivers (e.g., historical performance, industry/competitivelandscape, consumer segmentation).
• May serve as a key contributor on various key projects within a businessfunction.

Assortment Selection (20%)

• Assists Merchant with executing the business review of category.

Competencies

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Financial Planning & Management
• Merchandising Strategy Development
• Assortment Selection

Skills

• Negotiation
• Financial Analysis
• Market Research
• Strategic Planning

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• Reports to: Merchant

Travel Requirements

• As needed

Physical Requirements

• Office-based work

Hybrid Work

• Flex

Job Categorization

• Merchandising

Working Conditions

• Office, Store, Innovation Center

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

• 2-3 years in merchandising or related field

Minimum Leadership Experience

• Experience in leading small projects or teams

Certifications

• Relevant certifications in merchandising or supply chain management (preferred)

Other Requirements/Assets

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience forall candidates, The Home Depot Canada usesArtificial Intelligence (AI)t technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicantsfor thisposition. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identifycandidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Ourprocess is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout theselection process.