Data-Driven Merchandising Planner

HD Supply Canada, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply is seeking a Merchandising Planner in Atlanta, GA to manage a subset of a merchandising category and optimize assortment using data and financial projections. You will collaborate with merchants to implement supplier strategies and support vendor meetings with analytical insights.

The role involves data maintenance, forecasting, and supporting category management activities, with occasional travel and a focus on improving assortment performance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze financial data and forecast merchandising opportunities.
• Experience using merchandising systems and data to optimize assortment.
• Collaborate with merchants to implement supplier strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage subset of merchandising categories and select items for product line review.
• Analyze financial data and market data to forecast growth.
• Prepare and present reports for vendor meetings and negotiations.
• Maintain SKU life cycle data and vendor contact information.
• Support category management activities and resolve issues with merchants.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Vendor Meetings

Category management

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Certification (where applicable)

Job description

HD Supply is seeking a Merchandising Planner in Atlanta, GA to manage a subset of a merchandising category and optimize assortment using data and financial projections. You will collaborate with merchants to implement supplier strategies and support vendor meetings with analytical insights.

The role involves data maintenance, forecasting, and supporting category management activities, with occasional travel and a focus on improving assortment performance.