Position Purpose:
This position acts as a support function to Merchant Product Development through partnership with sourcing offices, brand/marketing, merchandising, global operations and suppliers on all related components that are necessary to drive the execution of global sourcing strategy related to specific merchandising categories. This position will track and execute PLR activities to coordinate between vendors, Product Development, Engineering, Sample, Assortment Planning, and Merchandising. In this position, the person should seek opportunity for process improvement and partner effectively across multiple functional groups to ensure products are ready for PO placement. This person will help identify issues in products- either in packaging, online or in-store shopping experience and product quality/function- and purpose changes that will increase sales and market share. This position in partnership with online business analysts and vendors also overseas all aspects of digital content gathering and maintenance in support of the homedepot.com product information. This role is accountable for accurate and complete data capture, data integrity, and maintenance across Flex, and its product databases.
Key Responsibilities:
10% Analysis - Provide market, industry, and competitive expertise and analysis to drive product positioning. Work with cross functional team to provide back-up support on marketing collateral development, new product launches, packaging development, and brand messaging that helps drive revenue and margins
10% Liaison - Serve as liaison between Business Development and Supplier Factories; Maintain competitive benchmarking awareness with customers, sales, and marketing
20% Online - Provides copy, key words, images, Q&A Answers and marketing language for homedepot.com. Utilizes the THD Online Enrichment Process feedback to enhance product listings on website
10% Process Improvement - Develop process and improve upon current internal processes to drive efficiencies for both online data enrichments as well as on-boarding. Participate in project teams to provide input regarding product data changes needed as a result of website or other business changes; Research data issues and errors and partner with IT and business partners to resolve
50% Tracking and Reporting - Tracks and reports progress towards goals, proactively resolves issues to avoid delays, escalates as required
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This Position typically reports to Associate PDM
This Position has 0 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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.
Preferred Education:
No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
5
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
None
Certifications:
None
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Being Resilient
Business Insights
Courage
Decision Quality
Directs Work
Drives Vision and Purpose
Global Perspective
Collaborates
Drives Engagement
Ensures Accountability
Instills Trust
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Values Differences
Balances Stakeholders
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Resourcefulness
Strategic Mindset