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Senior Merchant - Appliances
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HD Supply
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage P&L for assigned categories (minimum $500M in revenue)
Develop and execute assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies
Analyze key business metrics and identify levers to drive performance
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Planning
Manage relationships and negotiations with external vendors
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Adapt to evolving category assignments and shifting business needs
Required Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, Product Development, Finance, or Assortment Planning
Proven track record as an individual contributor with full P&L responsibility of at least $500M
Minimum 2 years of experience leading or mentoring teams
Strong financial and business analysis skills, including KPI interpretation and decision-making based on financial drivers
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-growth environments
Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building and scaling high-performing teams
Background in the appliance category or product merchandising
Experience in retail product development, merchandising, or B2B environments
Additional Notes
Candidates must have a solid understanding of financial levers and how to influence business outcomes through data-driven decisions
The role requires the ability to manage multiple categories and shift focus as needed, based on business priorities
Job Summary Responsible for establishing merchandising objectives for a category or categories of merchandise. Drive the financial planning process and manage the process from recommending targets to pricing optimization. Drive the assortment planning process from business performance review to supplier negotiations. Create operational plans used in SOAR execution. Oversee the supplier management strategy and work to source and rationalize suppliers to meet business needs. Responsible for approximately $500 million in business dollars.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities
Acts as key decision maker on merchandising and finance operational issues. Utilizes current market data (industry/competitive) to drive merchandising strategy. Determines consumers to target for a specific category and collaboratively decides the strategic direction of the business segment.
Executes and manages visual merchandising, new concept development, marketing / catalog, vendor services, inventory management, and supply chain issues.
Responsible for developing and executing plan to meet annual financial goals which include Sales Performance, Category Profitability and Category Inventory Productivity.
Makes key decisions and manages supplier strategy (e.g. import vs. domestic, national vs. proprietary). Reviews the supplier portfolio on a ongoing basis to ensure suppliers maintain the bandwidth to support changing needs. Works with key functions to source new suppliers.
Manages key projects within a business function (e.g. capital). Acts as the project champion and assists with setting the overall direction and defining the measures of success.
Nature and Scope
Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.
Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.
May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.
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 5% to 20% of the time.
Education And Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
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.
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Senior Merchant - Appliances
role at
HD Supply
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage P&L for assigned categories (minimum $500M in revenue)
Develop and execute assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies
Analyze key business metrics and identify levers to drive performance
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance, and Planning
Manage relationships and negotiations with external vendors
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Adapt to evolving category assignments and shifting business needs
Required Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, Product Development, Finance, or Assortment Planning
Proven track record as an individual contributor with full P&L responsibility of at least $500M
Minimum 2 years of experience leading or mentoring teams
Strong financial and business analysis skills, including KPI interpretation and decision-making based on financial drivers
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-growth environments
Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building and scaling high-performing teams
Background in the appliance category or product merchandising
Experience in retail product development, merchandising, or B2B environments
Additional Notes
Candidates must have a solid understanding of financial levers and how to influence business outcomes through data-driven decisions
The role requires the ability to manage multiple categories and shift focus as needed, based on business priorities
Job Summary Responsible for establishing merchandising objectives for a category or categories of merchandise. Drive the financial planning process and manage the process from recommending targets to pricing optimization. Drive the assortment planning process from business performance review to supplier negotiations. Create operational plans used in SOAR execution. Oversee the supplier management strategy and work to source and rationalize suppliers to meet business needs. Responsible for approximately $500 million in business dollars.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities
Acts as key decision maker on merchandising and finance operational issues. Utilizes current market data (industry/competitive) to drive merchandising strategy. Determines consumers to target for a specific category and collaboratively decides the strategic direction of the business segment.
Executes and manages visual merchandising, new concept development, marketing / catalog, vendor services, inventory management, and supply chain issues.
Responsible for developing and executing plan to meet annual financial goals which include Sales Performance, Category Profitability and Category Inventory Productivity.
Makes key decisions and manages supplier strategy (e.g. import vs. domestic, national vs. proprietary). Reviews the supplier portfolio on a ongoing basis to ensure suppliers maintain the bandwidth to support changing needs. Works with key functions to source new suppliers.
Manages key projects within a business function (e.g. capital). Acts as the project champion and assists with setting the overall direction and defining the measures of success.
Nature and Scope
Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.
Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.
May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.
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 5% to 20% of the time.
Education And Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
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.
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