About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:Develops new tools and processes to support supply chain goals and objectives. Identifies problems through analysis, creating sustainable solutions, and influencing key decision makers on supply chain strategies. Support channel strategy, supply chain metrics, and inventory management strategy and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- 15% Participates in developing new forecasting, order replenishment and logistics channel decision processes.
- 10% Identifies all key stakeholders, owners, and resources needed to execute. Educates and influences all key supply chain stakeholders on the benefits of the new processes.
- 15% Develops decision support tools and financial models to analyze the cost/benefit tradeoffs of inventory. Analyzes multi-tier distribution channels to determine cost and service level tradeoffs for product categories. Develops forecasting tools to support collaborative planning with merchandising suppliers.
- 20% Analyzes and gathers supply chain best practices and develops strategies in support of supply chain business case development. Conducts day to day business analysis supporting the supply chain managers.
- 20% Supports central replenishment activities including: development of new forecasting tools, meeting with vendors to collaborate inventory forecasting and replenishment strategies. Partners with merchants to plan for promotions, price changes, and exit strategies.
- 20% Manages the day-to-day- replenishment activities, answers store replenishment questions and reports and follows up on all key inventory metrics.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to CB MANAGER DEMAND PLANNING
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background related to supply chain systems implementation, channel strategy, inventory management strategy or replenishment within a multi-tiered distribution environment.
- Retail experience preferred.
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:
- 1
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Generally 0-2 years of experience in related field or MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in related field.
- Skill in data analysis, techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Home Depot is a powerhouse in home improvement retail, attracting professionals passionate about customer service, logistics, and operational excellence.
What's promising
- •Strong market position as the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S.
- •Diverse career opportunities across retail, corporate, and technology sectors.
- •Commitment to employee development with roles like Leadership Training Manager.
What to watch
- •Retail roles may require long hours, including nights and weekends.
- •High-pressure environment, especially in customer-facing positions.
- •Limited public information about work-life balance in corporate roles.
Why Home Depot
- •Extensive range of services beyond retail, including installation and repair.
- •Focus on asset protection with specialized roles like District Asset Protection Manager.
- •Investment in technology roles, such as Senior Salesforce Engineer, to enhance operations.
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About Home Depot
The Home Depot is a leading home improvement retailer that sells tools, construction products, appliances, and services, including installation and repair.
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