The Home Depot

Manager Assortment Planning, Décor Private Brands

The Home Depot$95K — $115K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in merchandising, category management, or analytics
  • Familiarity with AI tools and big data technologies
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience in financial analysis and developing actionable insights
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Adaptability in managing multiple projects and deadlines
  • MBA preferred for strategic insight

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Merchants to assess category goals and conduct in-depth analysis
  • Recommend assortment decisions to optimize category performance
  • Develop financial plans aligned with category changes
  • Create executive presentations summarizing category insights and strategic recommendations
  • Maintain a calendar for ongoing category reviews
  • Manage key relationships with Merchants and Associates for strategic project execution
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and team leadership
  • Collaborative work environment with Merchants and cross-functional teams
  • Travel requirements are minimal, less than 10%
  • Comfortable indoor working conditions
  • Limited physical demands, primarily sedentary role
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The Manager, Assortment Planning Décor Private Brands is a strategic leader and subject matter expert who provides analytical insights and assortment planning expertise to support key merchandising decisions. The Manager partners closely with Product Development Merchants (PDMs), core Assortment Planning counterparts, and Merchants to lead category analytics and strategy for the Private Brands portfolio ahead of Product Line Reviews (PLRs) and Rapid Business Reviews (RBRs). The Manager's work is project based and will be a mixture of planned activities and ad-hoc support. The Manager also leads and develops a team of assortment planning professionals, champions best practices across the portfolio, and drives the delivery of high-quality, data-driven recommendations that optimize category performance and support business objectives. In addition to leading and mentoring their team, this role serves as an individual contributor by directly leading complex reviews and providing strategic recommendations that influence category performance and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 80% Work in collaboration with Merchants to determine category review goals and objectives, conduct standard and ad hoc analysis to identify key drivers of performance, recommend assortment decisions that will improve category performance and develop financial plans that reflect category changes. Typical analysis will include: (a) marketplace and macroeconomic trends impacting the category including competitive assessment, (b) vendor portfolio strengths and weaknesses including private brand, (c) line structure, (d) store clustering, (e) customer and store feedback, (f) identifying key product attributes and (g) regional performance. Develop executive-level presentations that summarize analysis including historical category performance, strategic rationale underpinning assortment decisions and expected financial impact. Report out to all levels of management. Accountable for accuracy, thoroughness, thought process, timeliness and viability of recommendations.
  • 10% Support to develop and maintain a calendar of category reviews.
  • 10% Own MVP/DMM and Merchant/Associate Merchant relationships for designated department. Strategic projects. Ad hoc analysis and reporting.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • this position reports to the Senior Manager, Assortment Planning
  • No direct responsibility for supervising others


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Physical Requirements:
  • 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.


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in merchandising, category management, analytics, or related business functions
  • Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Copilot, Notebook LM, and similar technologies)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large, complex data sets, perform financial analysis, and develop actionable business insights
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with GBQ (Google BigQuery)
  • Strong financial acumen, including knowledge of retail and cost accounting methodologies
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and develop executive-level presentations
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional partners simultaneously
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including task delegation, conflict resolution, coaching, and problem-solving
  • Experience leading and developing associates in a team environment
  • MBA preferred


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:
  • No additional education


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 3


Competencies:
  • Ability to partner with cross-functional teams at all levels across a complex organization
  • Ability to get results despite a large workload, competing demands and working in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple demands, adjust to change quickly and work constructively under pressure
  • Ability to structure nebulous projects and to work constructively under tight deadlines
  • Ability to influence peers and business partners without authority

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
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