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Associate Category Merchant – Enterprise Merchandising & Strategy
Associate Category Merchant – Enterprise Merchandising & StrategyHD Supply • Atlanta, GA, United States
Associate Category Merchant – Enterprise Merchandising & Strategy

Associate Category Merchant – Enterprise Merchandising & Strategy

HD Supply • Atlanta, GA, United States
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Job Summary :

Join a dynamic, collaborative merchandising team that drives strategic business development across all product categories. In this role you’ll support the development and execution of merchandising strategies that impact the entire assortment. Working closely with category merchants, sales and other cross-functional partners, you’ll help shape assortment plans, analyze performance, and contribute to supplier strategy- all while gaining exposure to enterprise level decision making. This role supports the full business portfolio and is ideal for someone eager to grow into a strategic merchandising leader.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

  • Support Cross-Category Merchandising Strategy Assist in developing merchandising strategies across multiple categories by analyzing market trends, customer insights, and competitive benchmarks. Evaluate and size opportunities within new or emerging customer verticals and businesses and recommend optimal assortments and solutions.
  • Financial Planning & Performance Tracking Contribute to financial planning activities including forecasting, pricing analysis, and line structure development within key growth categories or customer verticals. Help identify opportunities to improve sales, margin, customer acquisition & loyalty and inventory productivity.
  • Assortment Planning & Supplier Coordination Participate in key assortment planning projects and supplier discussions. Help prepare business reviews and support supplier negotiations under guidance from senior team members.
  • Operational Execution & Collaboration Help build operational plans that support SOAR execution across categories. Collaborate with category merchants, merchandising operations, sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and execution.
  • Innovation & Merchandising Initiatives Support new concept development and marketing initiatives that span multiple categories within focus customer verticals. Assist in project coordination and execution.
  • Team Based Strategic Projects Work as part of a small, agile team to support strategic projects that drive enterprise growth. Contribute to project planning, research, and success measurement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field. MBA is a plus but not required
  • 7 years of experience in merchandising / category management, business development, customer experience strategy or assortment & pricing strategy
  • Experience working highly cross-functionally on enterprise-level initiatives
  • Analytical & Strategic Thinking
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analysis
  • Ability to interpret market trends and consumer insights to inform merchandising decisions
  • Experience in conducting market sizing analyses using TAM (Total Addressable Market), SAM (Serviceable Available Market) and SOM (Serviceable Obtainable Market) frameworks
  • Proficient in SQL and / or Snowflake for data querying, analysis, and reporting
  • Comfortable working with large data sets and tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Strong ability to distill complex concepts into clear, compelling visual narratives using PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams (e.g., marketing, supply chain, finance) and influence without authority
  • Experience presenting insights and recommendations to leadership or stakeholders
  • Merchandising & Supplier Acumen
  • Familiarity with assortment planning, pricing strategy, and supplier negotiations
  • Understanding of domestic and international sourcing dynamics
  • Exposure to vendor management or supplier rationalization processes
  • Project & Process Management
  • Experience supporting or managing projects, often several at once
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving business contexts

    • Nature and Scope

  • Requires analytical thinking, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.
  • Decisions are guided by business principles and mentorship from senior merchant
  • Works within a small team of merchandising professionals and cross-functional partners.
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