Merchandising Planner: Data-Driven Assortment & Growth

hdsupply; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company match

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time

Job summary

HD Supply, located in Illinois, seeks a Merchandising Data Analyst to manage a subset of a merchandising category, select items for product line review, and optimize assortment using data and financial projections. You will collaborate with merchants to implement supplier strategies and maintain data in merchandising systems.

The role involves analyzing financial data, reviewing competitive market data, and supporting vendor meetings.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA with 2–4 years of experience.
• 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 and preparing for vendor meetings.
• Assists merchant team with product category management and issue resolution.
• Produces reports and analyses for vendor meetings and negotiations.
• Conducts root cause analysis for variations between supply and demand forecasts and collaborates with internal departments to recommend solutions.

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

HD Supply, located in Illinois, seeks a Merchandising Data Analyst to manage a subset of a merchandising category, select items for product line review, and optimize assortment using data and financial projections. You will collaborate with merchants to implement supplier strategies and maintain data in merchandising systems.

The role involves analyzing financial data, reviewing competitive market data, and supporting vendor meetings.