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Title: Merchandising Specialist

Position Overview

Reporting into the SR Merchant/ Divisional Product Merchant, the Merchandising Specialist works closely within merchandising’s 360 teams to execute merchandising business.

The Merchandising

Specialist works with Merchants and cross-functional teams 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 manages communications with internal and external partners, resolves store and vendor issues, and ensures a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Article &

- Master Data Management

- Onboard current articles (store, special order, offshelf, display, virtual bundles).
- Assign SAP hierarchy categorization and coordinate updates.
- Maintain article data: cost, retail, status, (PIRs)Product Information Record, channel management data,



assortment listings.
- Manage hierarchy changes, buyback processes, and clearance reviews.

Vendor &

- Costing Management

- Manage vendor onboarding (Vendor set up)
- Support Vendor inquiries.
- Facilitate Coop &
- Rebate contracts.
- Support 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.
- Support PLR processes including sample submissions, logistics, etc.
- Support marketing submissions including compliance with market/provincial promo requirements.

Issue Resolution, Communication &

- Strategic Support

- Address data issues, UPC/shrink concerns, and listing/de-listing requests.
- Support with store, vendor and SSC department inquires/escalations.
- Manage internal communications: roadshows, learning sessions, My Apron, and Canada Communications.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives, analytics, and reporting improvements.
- Participate, as required, in strategic projects and innovation efforts to drive department growth and efficiency via data driven insights.
- Support with 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 Sr Merchant/ Divisional Product 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

- Hybrid Work:

- Not a remote role; in office presence required.

- Working Conditions:

- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable
- - 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.

📌 MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST (Toronto)
🏢 The Home Depot Canada
📍 Toronto