Manager Interconnected Merchandising (15 Month Contract)
About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Manager, Interconnected Merchandising Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve online merchandising strategy, structure, and processes
- Establish cross-functional alignment to address gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Drive incremental online sales through e-commerce functionality enablement in partnership with merchandising
Job Description – Key Responsibilities
- Use strategic thinking to see the big picture, identify problems, and understand their core components
- Facilitate problem-solving sessions with multiple groups
- Synthesize findings, draw conclusions from analysis, and make oral/written recommendations to upper management
- Execute tasks related to core online merchandising projects and process improvements
Actual Responsibilities
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Partner with e-commerce teams to prioritize, develop, and implement online tools and functionality to enhance category shopping experience
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Example: SSKU & Virtual Bundles
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Collaborate with supply chain teams to integrate online assortment strategy with network development, fulfillment optimization, and customer delivery experience
-
Example: DFC productivity & offboarding, Merch/SC planning sessions, Vendor Escalation Process
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Act as liaison between Online Merchant team and cross-functional teams for issue resolution
-
Establish metrics and reporting to measure progress against strategic goals such as online assortment growth, new article sales, and productivity
-
Example: Onboarding targets → Online performance targets
-
Build and maintain cross-functional relationships across the organization and ensure effective communication and coordination with teams and senior leadership
-
Example: Lead weekly OM meetings, Steerco meetings, share-out Interconnected Projects for alignment, Merch Alignment, eCom Quarterly KPI meetings, SLT initiatives
Experience / Knowledge Required
- Internal candidates must meet minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (M+, Meets expectations, Consistently demonstrates)
- Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with merchants, suppliers, and cross-functional groups
- Establish formal and informal networks to achieve goals
- Effectively drive results across multiple financial metrics through goal setting, measurement, and follow-up
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills with structured thinking and adaptability to new approaches
- Ability to simplify and present complex information clearly using appropriate communication methods
- Skilled in preparing and delivering well-organized presentations with polished delivery and impactful visuals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
- Attention to detail
- Outstanding customer service skills for both internal and external customers
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently
- Office from Monday through Thursday (1 Concorde Gate, North York)
About Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast.
Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers.
Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres.
The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company.
With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada.
Manager Interconnected Merchandising (15 Month Contract)
About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Manager, Interconnected Merchandising Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve online merchandising strategy, structure, and processes
- Establish cross-functional alignment to address gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Drive incremental online sales through e-commerce functionality enablement in partnership with merchandising
Job Description – Key Responsibilities
- Use strategic thinking to see the big picture, identify problems, and understand their core components
- Facilitate problem-solving sessions with multiple groups
- Synthesize findings, draw conclusions from analysis, and make oral/written recommendations to upper management
- Execute tasks related to core online merchandising projects and process improvements
Actual Responsibilities
-
Partner with e-commerce teams to prioritize, develop, and implement online tools and functionality to enhance category shopping experience
-
Example: SSKU & Virtual Bundles
-
Collaborate with supply chain teams to integrate online assortment strategy with network development, fulfillment optimization, and customer delivery experience
-
Example: DFC productivity & offboarding, Merch/SC planning sessions, Vendor Escalation Process
-
Act as liaison between Online Merchant team and cross-functional teams for issue resolution
-
Establish metrics and reporting to measure progress against strategic goals such as online assortment growth, new article sales, and productivity
-
Example: Onboarding targets → Online performance targets
-
Build and maintain cross-functional relationships across the organization and ensure effective communication and coordination with teams and senior leadership
-
Example: Lead weekly OM meetings, Steerco meetings, share-out Interconnected Projects for alignment, Merch Alignment, eCom Quarterly KPI meetings, SLT initiatives
Experience / Knowledge Required
- Internal candidates must meet minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (M+, Meets expectations, Consistently demonstrates)
- Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with merchants, suppliers, and cross-functional groups
- Establish formal and informal networks to achieve goals
- Effectively drive results across multiple financial metrics through goal setting, measurement, and follow-up
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills with structured thinking and adaptability to new approaches
- Ability to simplify and present complex information clearly using appropriate communication methods
- Skilled in preparing and delivering well-organized presentations with polished delivery and impactful visuals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
- Attention to detail
- Outstanding customer service skills for both internal and external customers
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently
- Office from Monday through Thursday (1 Concorde Gate, North York)
About Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast.
Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers.
Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres.
The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company.
With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada.