MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST - 18 Month Contract

Pay Range: $56,000 - $86,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Position Overview:

The Interconnected Merchandising Specialist reports to the Interconnected Merchant, collaborates with cross functional teams to support merchandising business to achieve department and category goals. The specialist is responsible for maintaining and managing data accuracy as it relates to article listings, supplier base and marketing activity. This role communicates with internal and external partners, support store and vendor inquiries and ensures a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Article & Master Data Management

• Onboard new articles (store, online, offshelf, display, virtual bundles).

• Prioritize onboarding flows for optimal online performance and presale coordination.

• Assign SAP hierarchy categorization and coordinate updates.

• Maintain article data: cost, retail, status, Product Information Record (PIRs), channel management data, assortment listings.

• Support enhancements of product information pages (PIP).

• Support hierarchy changes, buyback processes, and clearance reviews.

Vendor & Costing Management

• Process vendor onboarding, data update & maintenance.

• Facilitate co-op & Rebate contracts.

• Support vendor inquiries.

• Support with PO data issues, cost discrepancies, and Accounts Payable

Promotions, Off-Shelf & Product Line Review (PLR) Execution, Pricing Management

• Manage Off-Shelf tool submissions, support sample coordination, and vendor communications.

• Execute pricing strategies, New Lower Price (NLPs) and Special Buy (SBs) with vendors including support with pricing review process.

• Support PLR processes including sample submissions, logistics, etc.

• Support marketing submissions for instore and online including compliance with market/provincial promo requirements.

Issue Resolution, Communication & Strategic Support

• Resolve data issues, UPC/shrink concerns, and listing/de-listing requests.

• Support internal communications: roadshows, learning sessions, My Apron, and Canada Communications.

• Support with store, online, SSC and vendor department inquiries/escalations including cross functional collaboration.

• Contribute to departmental initiatives, analytics, and reporting improvements.

• Participate, as required, in strategic projects and innovation efforts to drive department growth and efficiency

• Support administrative tasks, as required.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented

• Collaborates

• Customer Focus

• Communicates Effectively

Skills:

• Proven proficiency in a range of technical and analytical software tools, including but not limited to M365, data visualization platforms, enterprise resource planning systems, and internal business management tools.

• Ability to work simultaneously across several work streams while balancing work quality

• Strong communication and presentation skills

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to Interconnected Merchant

Travel Requirements:

• Limited

Physical Requirements:

• 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

On Site Work – In office Monday to Friday (1 Concorde Gate, North York)

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in retail, eCommerce, merchandising, or a role within a corporate environment.

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada usesArtificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicantsfor this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.