Merchandising Specialist

Hd Supply Holdings; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply Holdings in Hawaii is seeking a Merchandising Analyst to work with Associate Merchants to select items for product lines and optimize assortment using data and financial projections. You will collaborate with the merchandising team to implement supplier strategies and manage category dollars.

You will maintain SKU information, restock replacements, and review competitive market data to determine pricing, ads, and catalog visuals, supporting accurate pagination and live merchandising

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline is typically required.
• 0-2 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Selects, negotiates, and prices for out stock or specialized merchandise.
• Selects, negotiates and determines price points for smaller vendors. Conducts meetings and negotiations.
• Maintains all SKU information and liquidates discontinued merchandise.
• Determines visual representation for catalogs, mailers, and other marketing materials; reviews ads with Design team.
• Restocks replacement products and recommends replacements.
• Reviews competitive market data for assigned categories.

Skills

Merchandising analytics

Vendor negotiations

Pricing strategy

Data-driven decision making

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

Full job description Must reside in the state(s) specified above. This position is only open to residents in the state(s) specified above.

Job Summary

Responsible for working with Associate Merchants to select items for product lines for review; optimize assortment using data and financial projections. Work with the respective merchandising team to implement the appropriate supplier strategy. Responsible for category business dollars.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Selects, negotiates, and prices for out stock or specialized merchandise.
• Selects, negotiates and determines price points for smaller vendors. Conducts/facilitates vendor meetings and negotiations.
• Maintains all SKU information. Liquidates discontinued merchandise.
• Determines visual representation for catalog, mailers, and other marketing mediums. Seeks out new products, writing new ads, and correcting ads. Reviews the revisions from the Design team, verifies pricing is correct, and aids in pagination.
• Restocks replacement products and/or makes recommendations on replacement products.
• Reviews competitive market data for assigned categories.

Nature and Scope

Works in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems. Demonstrates skill in data analysis and techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.

Nature of work requires general supervision; exercises judgment. May be paired with a mentor. Work typically involves regular process checks or review of output by a coworker and/or supervisor.

May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel.

Work Environment

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. Certification may be required in some areas. Generally 0-2 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in a related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.