MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST

The Home Depot Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Deferred Profit-Sharing Program

Comprehensive benefits

15% discount on stock purchases

Merit-based salary increases

Job summary

The Home Depot Canada is hiring a Merchandising Specialist to join our team in Canada. You will work with Merchants and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy for articles, supplier data, and marketing activity, while driving department and category goals.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, resolve vendor issues, and support pricing, promotions, and PLR processes to drive business results. This is a hybrid in-office role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in retail, eCommerce, merchandising, or corporate environment.
• Proven proficiency with data tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new articles and assign SAP hierarchy.
• Maintain article data including cost, retail, status, and marketing data.
• Manage vendor onboarding, inquiries, and contracts.
• Execute pricing strategies, NLPs, and Special Buy initiatives.
• Support PLR processes and marketing submissions for compliance.

Skills

Data visualization

ERP systems

M365

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay Range: $56,000 - $86,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth 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 starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Merchandising Specialist

Position Overview

Reporting into the SR Merchant/ Divisional Product Merchant, the Merchandising Specialist works closely within merchandising’s 360 teams to execute merchandising business. The Merchandising Specialist works with Merchants and cross-functional teams 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 manages communications with internal and external partners, resolves store and vendor issues, and ensures a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

Pay Range: $56,000 - $86,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth 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 starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Job Description Template

Title: Merchandising Specialist

Position Overview

Reporting into the SR Merchant/ Divisional Product Merchant, the Merchandising Specialist works closely within merchandising’s 360 teams to execute merchandising business. The Merchandising Specialist works with Merchants and cross-functional teams 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 manages communications with internal and external partners, resolves store and vendor issues, and ensures a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Article & Master Data Management

• Onboard new articles (store, special order, offshelf, display, virtual bundles).
• Assign SAP hierarchy categorization and coordinate updates.
• Maintain article data: cost, retail, status, (PIRs)Product Information Record, channel management data, assortment listings.
• Manage hierarchy changes, buyback processes, and clearance reviews.

Vendor & Costing Management

• Manage vendor onboarding (Vendor set up)
• Support Vendor inquiries.
• Facilitate Coop & Rebate contracts.
• Support PO data issues, cost discrepancies and accounts payable.

Promotions, Off-Shelf & Product Line Review (PLR) Execution, Pricing Management

• Manage Off-Shelf tool submissions, support sample coordination, and vendor communications.
• Execute pricing strategies, New Lower Price (NLPs) and Special Buy (SBs) with vendors.
• Support PLR processes including sample submissions, logistics, etc.
• Support marketing submissions including compliance with market/provincial promo requirements.

Issue Resolution, Communication & Strategic Support

• Address data issues, UPC/shrink concerns, and listing/de-listing requests.
• Support with store, vendor and SSC department inquires/escalations.
• Manage internal communications: roadshows, learning sessions, My Apron, and Canada Communications.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, analytics, and reporting improvements.
• Participate, as required, in strategic projects and innovation efforts to drive department growth and efficiency via data driven insights.
• Support with administrative tasks as required.

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Communicates Effectively

Skills

• 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

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• Reports to Sr Merchant/ Divisional Product Merchant
• Travel Requirements:
  • Limited
• 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
• Hybrid Work:
  • Not a remote role; in office presence required.
• Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable
  • Minimum Education:
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
  • Minimum Years of Work Experience:
    • 1-2 years of experience in retail, eCommerce, merchandising, or a role within a corporate environment.

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.