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Merchandise Strategist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position works with a Senior Merchant/Merchant to execute the merchandising strategy for their respective Class or Classes of business. Specifically, the Merchandise Planner will assist their ...

$63K - $101K/yr

Own the merchandising strategy for a portfolio of natural CPG brands, aligning brand objectives with field execution realities and Dirty Hands' services. * Set strategic direction and evolve it based ...

Own the merchandising strategy for a portfolio of natural CPG brands, aligning brand objectives with field execution realities and Dirty Hands' services. * Set strategic direction and evolve it based ...

The principal purpose of this position is to serve as the business manager for the category team and translate the merchant's strategy and vision into viable plans and profitable results. Central to ...

... strategies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Buying, Marketing, and Finance ... merchandise strategies to maximize profitability. - Drive in season decision making to achieve ...

... strategies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Buying, Marketing, and Finance ... merchandise strategies to maximize profitability. - Drive in season decision making to achieve ...

Retail Merchandise Manager

Garden City, KS

$14.25 - $17/hr

Merchandise Planning and Strategy : * Develop and execute product placement strategies and visual merchandising plans to maximize sales and enhance the customer shopping experience. * Collaborate ...

This role partners closely with the Sr. Manager of Retail Merchandise Planning to translate merchandising strategies into actionable financial and inventory plans that support sales growth, inventory ...

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The Merchandise Planner will partner with Buying, Planning, and Allocation teams to align category financial plans with merchandising strategies, sales trends, inventory objectives, and gross margin ...

Merchandise Planner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

About The Role The Merchandise Planner plays a key role in the pro-active management of the ... Through analysis, strategic thinking, and collaboration develop the financial classification plans ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for merchandise strategist in the United States is $139,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Merchandise Planner

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Home Depot
Retail • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Home Depot rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:
This position works with a Senior Merchant/Merchant to execute the merchandising strategy for their respective Class or Classes of business. Specifically, the Merchandise Planner will assist their (Senior) Merchant in driving sales, optimizing inventory, and generating profit. The role serves as the Merchant's primary support for setting up and maintaining assortments through data management, responding to stores and vendors, and providing analytical support to help the Merchant achieve their sales and profit plans. The role is also charged with working with cross-functional groups to gain insight on trends and issues that would have an impact on the Merchant's category of business.
Key Responsibilities:
  • 40% Manages all product information for assigned merchandising category; works with suppliers to onboard new products and relays product information to the field.
  • 20% Uses merchandising systems to analyze key merchandising metrics (e.g., class productivity, product trending, inventory status, margin rate) and provides recommendations for optimization.
  • 10% Partners with cross-functional groups across the business to analyze components of the business where problems/trends exist.
  • 10% Works on behalf of merchant to identify, quantify, and communicate assortment opportunities; helps develop seasonal transition targets and strategies, if applicable.
  • 10% Performs various administrative and tactical duties for merchandising category.
  • 5% Supports the merchant during the business review and product line review processes; works with key support functions to assist the merchant in preparing for negotiations; analyzes vendor profitability.
  • 5% Works on various product tests within respective category, including inventory monitoring, in-store execution, visual merchandising, and analyzing results

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • This position reports directly to a Merchant/Sr Merchant
  • This position has no direct reports

Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

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.

Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
  • Experience analyzing data

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2+ years experience working in retail
  • Project management experience
  • Experience analyzing large amounts of data

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.

Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Strong written communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and adapt accordingly
  • Ability to multi-task in a highly complex, fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a highly complex, fast-paced environment

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The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating a vast network of warehouse-format stores across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as the primary resource for building materials, lawn and garden products, and home décor. Its business model caters to two distinct customer bases: Do-It-Yourself (DIY) homeowners and "Pro" customers, such as professional contractors and tradespeople. Beyond product sales, the company offers an extensive suite of services, including professional installation and one of the largest tool rental operations in North America.

Industry

Retail, manufacturing and personal services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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