Merchandising Planner

USABlueBook; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

USABlueBook located in Waukegan, Illinois, is seeking a Product Marketing or Technical Specialist. The role involves managing a subset of merchandising categories and optimizing product assortments based on data analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA or MS/MA in a related discipline and 2-5 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and vendor management. USABlueBook provides competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in product category management or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with merchandising systems.
• Ability to work with internal teams for problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a subset of a merchandising category and optimize product assortment.
• Analyze financial data to forecast growth opportunities.
• Assist in product category management and resolve issues with merchants.
• Prepare reports for vendor meetings and negotiations.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial forecasting

Vendor management

Communication

Education

BS/BA in a related discipline

MS/MA in a related field

Job description

Manages a subset of a merchandising category and selects items for product line review in partnership with merchants. Optimizes assortment using data and financial projections. Works with respective merchandising teams to implement appropriate supplier strategies.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems.
• Analyzes financial data and takes measurements to forecast growth and merchandising opportunities.
• 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.

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• 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.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• 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.

USABlueBook is a premier supplier of equipment, supplies and technical expertise for water and wastewater systems. Customers include municipalities, private industry, food and beverage processing facilities, and other organizations that protect the environment and safeguard their communities through effective water and wastewater testing and treatment. We're looking for a Product Marketing or Technical Specialist person with science or laboratory experience and educational background.

USABlueBook is a division of HD Supply (hdsupply.com), which is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America and part of The Home Depot. Join a thriving organization that empowers associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation.