Merchandising & Marketing Alignment

Collaborate with branch teams and leadership to align category strategies with merchandising, marketing, and service initiatives.Support new product introductions and category expansions to drive adoption, customer satisfaction, and profitability.Ensure categories are positioned strategically to meet evolving customer needs and market demand.Supplier & Vendor Management

Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers in alignment with category objectives, quality standards, and total cost considerations.Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier performance to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.Build strong supplier partnerships that support business goals and innovation.Customer-Focused Operations

Partner with branch teams to understand customer needs and translate them into effective category strategies.Implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.Monitor key metrics to assess category performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement opportunities.Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field, or equivalent experience.Proven experience in skilled trades categories, large-scale retail operations, or healthcare/automotive categories.Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams or leading cross-functional initiatives.Strong understanding of category strategy, merchandising, and integration of products and services.Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Customer-service oriented mindset with experience collaborating with operational teams.Skilled trades experience (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) is preferred but not required.Core Competencies

Strategic Planning & LeadershipMerchandising & MarketingNegotiation & CommunicationAnalytical SkillsStakeholder Engagement & Value Delivery