Senior Merchandising & Supplier Strategy Leader

HD Supply Canada, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply Canada, Inc in Atlanta, GA seeks a senior merchandising leader to set category objectives, drive financial planning, pricing optimization, and assortment strategy. You will manage supplier relations, negotiate with key partners, and guide the SOAR execution framework to achieve annual goals and profitability.

You will oversee a significant supplier portfolio, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure effective inventory management and vendor services to meet growing demand and

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline; typically 7+ years of experience.
• Experience in merchandising and finance operations.
• Ability to lead supplier strategy and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Establish merchandising objectives and drive financial planning, including pricing optimization.
• Drive assortment planning from performance review to supplier negotiations.
• Create operational plans for SOAR execution and oversee supplier management strategy.
• Source and rationalize suppliers to meet business needs; manage ~$350M in business dollars.
• Make key decisions on merchandising and finance related issues; lead cross-functional teams.
• Execute visual merchandising, new concepts, marketing/catalogs, vendor services, inventory management, and supply chain issues.
• Develop and execute plans to meet annual financial goals: sales, profitability, and inventory productivity.
• Manage supplier strategy (import vs. domestic, national vs. proprietary).
• Oversee projects within the function and measure success.

Skills

Merchandising strategy

Supplier management

Pricing optimization

Financial planning

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

HD Supply Canada, Inc in Atlanta, GA seeks a senior merchandising leader to set category objectives, drive financial planning, pricing optimization, and assortment strategy. You will manage supplier relations, negotiate with key partners, and guide the SOAR execution framework to achieve annual goals and profitability.

You will oversee a significant supplier portfolio, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure effective inventory management and vendor services to meet growing demand and