Associate Merchant Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Business

Position: ASSOCIATE MERCHANT

Pay Range: $85,000 - $115,000

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: 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

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

On-site Requirement:
Monday to Friday, five days per week (1 Concorde Gate, North York, Ontario).

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.