Merchant

HD Supply

. Establish merchandising objectives for a category or categories of merchandise .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in merchandising strategy, financial planning, and supplier management to drive category performance and profitability. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and execute operational plans effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Merchandising StrategyFinancial PlanningSupplier ManagementProject ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Assortment PlanningPricing OptimizationOperational PlanningInventory ManagementMarket Data AnalysisSales Performance AnalysisCategory Profitability ManagementSupplier NegotiationVisual MerchandisingConcept Development

Soft Skills

Decision MakingCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Merchandising ObjectivesFinancial GoalsSupplier StrategyBusiness Performance ReviewVendor ServicesSupply Chain ManagementProject ChampionConsumer TargetingOperational IssuesEqual Employment Opportunity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish merchandising objectives for a category or categories of merchandise
Drive financial planning from recommending targets through pricing optimization
Drive assortment planning from business performance review through supplier negotiations
Create operational plans used in SOAR execution
Oversee supplier management strategy and source and rationalize suppliers
Act as key decision maker on merchandising and finance operational issues
Use current market data to drive merchandising strategy
Determine target consumers and collaboratively decide strategic direction
Execute and manage visual merchandising, new concept development, marketing/catalog, vendor services, inventory management, and supply chain issues
Develop and execute plans to meet annual financial goals for sales performance, category profitability, and category inventory productivity
Manage supplier strategy, review supplier portfolio, and source new suppliers
Manage key projects within a business function, act as project champion, and define success measures
Manage a larger team or multiple small teams through subordinate management and/or supervisory staff
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time
Responsible for approximately $350 million in business dollars

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline
Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field
May require certification
Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines
Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status