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Wesco

Manager - Online Merchandising

Glenview, IL · Remote

$51K - $62K/yr

The Manager, Merchandising / Product Assortment is responsible for developing and executing ... REMOTE This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer ...

HowGood

Sales Director (On-site or Remote)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$115K/yr

HowGood data powers strategic decision-making for the sourcing, manufacturing, merchandising, and ... This role will be East Coast based-NY/NJ/CT or Chicago based, but will be remote. Please submit a ...

Zapp

US Buying & Operations Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$80K - $120K/yr

NYC, SF, LA, CHI or MIA - Full-time (remote) We are looking for a hands-on US Buying & Operations ... Work across Buying, Marketing, Merchandising and Operations to land a coherent customer offer.

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Manager - Online Merchandising

Wesco

Glenview, IL • Remote

$51K - $62K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Wesco rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

203rd of 362 rated logistics

Job description

The Manager, Merchandising / Product Assortment is responsible for developing and executing assortment strategies that maximize product coverage, customer relevance, supplier alignment, and digital discoverability across assigned product categories. This role owns product lifecycle management, assortment optimization, product taxonomy attributes, product data requirements, search enablement, and digital product presentation strategies.

Working within the Master Data Operations & Governance organization, the position serves as a strategic bridge between Category Management, Supplier Management, Marketing, eCommerce, Pricing, Inventory, and Supply Chain teams to ensure products are accurately represented, easily discoverable, and positioned to support business growth and customer satisfaction. The role enables merchandising success through assortment strategy, product organization, search optimization, and customer-centric product experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute assortment strategies for assigned product categories to drive growth, customer relevance, and profitability.
  • Manage the full product lifecycle, including product introduction, expansion, optimization, rationalization, and retirement
  • Define product taxonomy classification, facet, attribute, and content requirements that support customer decision-making and digital discoverability.
  • Identify assortment gaps, market opportunities, and emerging industry trends through customer, supplier, competitive, and market analysis.
  • Partner with Master Data Management teams to improve product data quality, governance, completeness, and scalability
  • Enable superior digital customer experiences by optimizing product findability through search, navigation, filtering, substitution, and cross-reference strategies
  • Analyze assortment performance, customer behavior, sales, and profitability metrics to develop actionable recommendations and business cases.
  • Collaborate with Category Management, Supplier Management, Marketing, Pricing, Inventory, Supply Chain, and Digital Commerce teams to align assortment priorities and business objectives
  • Build and maintain strategic supplier and stakeholder relationships to support assortment growth and innovation initiatives.
  • Lead and influence cross-functional initiatives that improve assortment effectiveness, product experience, and business performance

Qualifications

  • At least seven (7) years of experience in digital/omnichannel merchandising with direct responsibility for channel execution, sales, and ROI performance.
  • At least five (5) years of experience managing an online catalog product assortment, and working product assortments through the product lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated ability in implementing research findings into actionable and profitable programs that help drive market differentiation.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in Supply Chain, Category Management, Marketing, Pricing, and eCommerce/Omnichannel.
  • Ability to multi-task and reprioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience with sales reporting, profitability reporting, and financial analysis.
  • Strong problem solving, influencing, and decision-making skills.
  • Sales mentality and a proactive thinker who can translate corporate product management strategy into digital customer experiences.

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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. 

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. 

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

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