About the role
Vous aimez aider les autres à réussir et laisser votre marque? Vous éprouvez de la fierté à guider les clients vers les bonnes solutions pour leurs projets? Si, en plus de cela, vous êtes de nature curieuse et souhaitez acquérir de nouvelles connaissances, envisagez de commencer ou de faire progresser votre carrière chez Home Depot.
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Title: Associate Merchant
Position Overview: Responsible for executing the merchandising objectives for a class/subclass of merchandise. This includes assisting the merchant with creating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies, and reporting financial results. The Associate Merchant assists with making buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiates terms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Relationship Management (30%)
Assists Merchant with influencing the supplier management strategy to support overall department strategy and works to improve all aspects of supplier relationships.
May serve as a key contributor on various other key projects.
Financial Planning & Management (30%)
Assists Merchant with implementing the financial strategy/cost structure for a category and sets pricing.
May set pricing and strategy for class/subclass.
Merchandising Execution (20%)
Assists Merchant with developing 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 within a business function.
Assortment Selection (20%)
Assists Merchant with executing the business review of category.
Competencies
Supplier Relationship Management Financial Planning & Management Merchandising Strategy Development Assortment Selection
Skills
Negotiation Financial Analysis Market Research Strategic Planning
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
Reports to: Merchant
Travel Requirements
As needed
Physical Requirements
Office-based work
Hybrid Work
Flex
Job Categorization
Merchandising
Working Conditions
Office, Store, Innovation Center
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
2-3 years in merchandising or related field
Minimum Leadership Experience
Experience in leading small projects or teams
Certifications
Relevant certifications in merchandising or supply chain management (preferred)
Other Requirements/Assets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The pay range for this position is between $64,300.00 - $72,200.00
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About The Home Depot Canada
About The 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
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About the role
Vous aimez aider les autres à réussir et laisser votre marque? Vous éprouvez de la fierté à guider les clients vers les bonnes solutions pour leurs projets? Si, en plus de cela, vous êtes de nature curieuse et souhaitez acquérir de nouvelles connaissances, envisagez de commencer ou de faire progresser votre carrière chez Home Depot.
Job Description Template
Title: Associate Merchant
Position Overview: Responsible for executing the merchandising objectives for a class/subclass of merchandise. This includes assisting the merchant with creating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies, and reporting financial results. The Associate Merchant assists with making buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiates terms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Relationship Management (30%)
Assists Merchant with influencing the supplier management strategy to support overall department strategy and works to improve all aspects of supplier relationships.
May serve as a key contributor on various other key projects.
Financial Planning & Management (30%)
Assists Merchant with implementing the financial strategy/cost structure for a category and sets pricing.
May set pricing and strategy for class/subclass.
Merchandising Execution (20%)
Assists Merchant with developing 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 within a business function.
Assortment Selection (20%)
Assists Merchant with executing the business review of category.
Competencies
Supplier Relationship Management Financial Planning & Management Merchandising Strategy Development Assortment Selection
Skills
Negotiation Financial Analysis Market Research Strategic Planning
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
Reports to: Merchant
Travel Requirements
As needed
Physical Requirements
Office-based work
Hybrid Work
Flex
Job Categorization
Merchandising
Working Conditions
Office, Store, Innovation Center
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
2-3 years in merchandising or related field
Minimum Leadership Experience
Experience in leading small projects or teams
Certifications
Relevant certifications in merchandising or supply chain management (preferred)
Other Requirements/Assets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The pay range for this position is between $64,300.00 - $72,200.00
Not the right fit? Search for NÉGOCIANT ASSOCIÉ jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About The Home Depot Canada
About The 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