Job Description
This position will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of RIDGID programs within Home Depot’s Plumbing Department. This responsibility includes Home Depot Store, Online, Canada.
In this role, you will partner with internal collaborators across multiple functions to develop and deploy business plans with The Home Depot. You will join a collaborative team to help set the pace for growth and service for your assigned categories. Our ideal candidate is someone who strives to foster positive relationships, improve consumer experiences, and turn data into insights to drive growth and profitability.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Provide the leadership and guidance to the team to build strong materials management processes that effectively integrates requirements, material receipts, production plans and inventory management, in both PULL and traditional MRP environments to ensure achievement of KPIs.
- Expand sales nationally (via promotional activity, merchandising initiatives, etc.) and to meet the stated goals for Professional Tools.
- Cultivate strong functional relationships with all levels of Home Depot management and internal departments to ensure that national programs, policies, and store plans are implemented effectively.
- Consistently meet with Department Merchant and Field Support Teams to facilitate growth and seek opportunities. Position requires collaborating with all North American HD departments, including HD-Canada.
- Develop and communicate strategic and tactical plans to Home Depot and the MET teams to ensure flawless execution of programs.
- Extensively use Professional Tools & Home Depot reporting systems to discover and document performance. Analyze and supervise overall business. Use data to understand reasons for trend changes in sales/shipments.
- Interact with all levels of In Store Service division management teams to supply information, document and resolve merchandising/set issues.
- Forecast product need to meet POS demand. Partnering with internal departments and Home Depot IPR to support customer needs.
- Focus on high volume as well as new stores to ensure that best and most current programs are in place. Includes partnering with management to build new CMAP/MAP ideas and gain added orders/merchandising space.
- Participate in HD regional trainings/contractor events/trade shows as required to improve Emerson brands exposure.
- Provide market intelligence for internal departments and Home Depot. This includes price shops, promotional space, cross-merchandising opportunities, and competitive activities.
Who You Are:
You build teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You build competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred however experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree will be considered
- Seven (7+) years of related work experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Availability for limited occasional weekend work provided sufficient advance notice.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship for this role will not be provided
Our Offer To You:
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson .
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
About Our Location
Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923, the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster, safer, and more accurately. Today, more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and an innovative “schoolhouse” training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons annually. In addition to the iconic wrench, the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools, pipe and electrical tools, and drain cleaning components, as well as Greenlee step bits and knock-out tools. Emerson’s Professional Tools business provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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