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Merchandising Planner

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• Full Time HD Supply
• North Chicago, IL Posted on 09/11/26 (

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ILk9M8OpW1) Job Summary Manages a subset of a merchandising category and selects items for product line review in partnership with merchants. Optimizes assortment using data and financial projections. Works with respective merchandising teams to implement appropriate supplier strategies. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. Analyzes financial data and takes measurements to forecast growth and merchandising opportunities. Reviewspetitive market data for assigned merchandising categories. Performs various administrative duties, including managing the SKU life cycle, preparing for vendor meetings, maintaining vendor contact information and inquiries, and performing ad hoc projects as assigned. Assists merchant team with product category management, including managing category subsets. Works with merchants to resolve issues. Produces reports and analyses for vendor meetings and negotiations. Conducts root cause analysis for variation between supply and demand forecasts and collaborates with internal departments to rmend solutions. Nature and Scope Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/iplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in moreplex research/data. Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual,plex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process. May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel. Work Environment Located in afortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in afortable position and t is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions t may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Education and Experience Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas. For

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Pay Range HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates: Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable) 401(K) withpany match Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day Paid Sick Time Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short and Long-term Disability Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Whole Life insurance Commuter Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors. Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We aremitted to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people. Equal Employment Opportunity HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.