The Home Depot

Merchant MDP - D27L

The Home Depot$110K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with managing regional and national suppliers
  • Ability to manage sales typically exceeding $500M
  • Proficiency in both brick-and-mortar and online retail environments

Responsibilities

  • Execute business reviews and optimize product assortment
  • Implement financial strategy and set pricing for categories
  • Develop merchandising strategy based on performance and market trends
  • Manage supplier relationships to support department strategy
  • Contribute to key projects related to merchandising and supplier management

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within the merchandising team
  • Collaborative work environment that values cross-functional teamwork
  • Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making in retail
  • Limited travel requirements, enhancing work-life balance
  • Comfortable indoor working conditions with minimal physical demands
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

Responsible for executing the overall short and long term strategy for assigned category/ categories. This includes, creating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies and reporting financial results. The Merchant makes all or most of the buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiates terms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 20% - Assortment Selection - Executes the business review of category/ categories on a regular basis; determining changes to product mix to better optimize assortment and drive innovation.
  • 30% - Financial Planning & Management - Implements the financial strategy/cost structure for a category and sets pricing.
  • 20% - Merchandising Execution - Develops merchandising strategy to understand key business drivers (e.g. historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer segmentation) May serve as a key contributor on various key projects.
  • 30% - Supplier Relationship Management - Influences the supplier management strategy to support overall department strategy and works to improve all aspect of supplier relationship. May serve as a key contributor on various other key projects.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This Position typically reports to the Merchandising Vice President or Divisional Merchandise Manager.
  • This Position has 1 Direct Reports


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% 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 18 years of age or older
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
  • Experience with managing regional and national suppliers.
  • Ability to manage sales typically in excess of $500M.
  • Experience managing a business (financial, operational, process, people, technology, etc).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or related field of study
  • Proven experience in merchandising execution, visual presentation, new concepts, inventory management, channel management, and supplier management.
  • Proven ability to manage large scale projects in a complex environment
  • Proven proficiency in both a brick and mortar and online retail environment
  • Experience managing several hundred vendor contracts simultaneously
  • Comprehensive understanding of relevant products to make purchasing decisions

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:
  • 8

Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • 9

Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None

Certifications:
  • None

Competencies:
  • Action Oriented
  • Courage
  • Decision Quality
  • Persuades
  • Collaborates
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Manages Complexity
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Drives Results
  • Financial Acumen

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
NASDAQ

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