Atlanta-Based Senior Merchandising & Strategy Lead

HD Supply Canada, Inc; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply Canada, Inc. is seeking an Associate Merchant in Atlanta, GA to lead merchandising objectives and financial planning for a multi-million dollar category.

You will drive assortment planning, supplier negotiations, and vendor management, creating operational plans for SOAR execution. The role requires a BS/BA, 7+ years of experience, and involves managing supplier strategy, inventory performance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet annual financial goals.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline required.
• Typically 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary decision maker on merchandising and finance operational issues.
• Uses current market data to drive merchandising strategy.
• Manages assortment planning from performance review to supplier negotiations.
• Drives supplier management strategy and rationalizes suppliers to meet business needs.
• Develops and executes plans to meet annual financial goals (sales, profitability, inventory).
• Reviews supplier portfolio and sources new suppliers as needed.
• Manages projects within a business function and defines measures of success.

Skills

Merchandising

Financial planning

Assortment planning

Supplier negotiations

Vendor management

Project management

Leadership

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

HD Supply Canada, Inc. is seeking an Associate Merchant in Atlanta, GA to lead merchandising objectives and financial planning for a multi-million dollar category.

You will drive assortment planning, supplier negotiations, and vendor management, creating operational plans for SOAR execution. The role requires a BS/BA, 7+ years of experience, and involves managing supplier strategy, inventory performance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet annual financial goals.