Data-Driven Merchandising Planner

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply is seeking a merchandising professional to manage a subset of a category and select items for product line reviews in partnership with merchants. The role focuses on optimizing assortment using data and financial projections, aligning with supplier strategies and cross-functional teams.

You will input and maintain data in merchandising systems, analyze financials to forecast growth, review market data, and support vendor meetings with reports and analyses.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems.
• Analyzes financial data and takes measurements to forecast growth and merchandising opportunities.
• Reviews competitive market data for assigned merchandising categories.
• Performs various administrative duties, including managing the SKU life cycle, preparing for vendor meetings, maintaining vendor contact information and inquiries, and performing ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Assists merchant team with product category management, including managing category subsets.
• Works with merchants to resolve issues.
• Produces reports and analyses for vendor meetings and negotiations.
• Conducts root cause analysis for variation between supply and demand forecasts and collaborates with internal departments to recommend solutions.

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Job description

HD Supply is seeking a merchandising professional to manage a subset of a category and select items for product line reviews in partnership with merchants. The role focuses on optimizing assortment using data and financial projections, aligning with supplier strategies and cross-functional teams.

You will input and maintain data in merchandising systems, analyze financials to forecast growth, review market data, and support vendor meetings with reports and analyses.