Director, Merchandise Hardlines

Title of the Job: Director, Merchandise Hardlines

Location: Saint Jacobs, ON

Job Description: Welcome Home!We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.Inspiring Leadership, Strategic Growth, and Collaborative SuccessAs the Director, Merchandise Hardlines you will be responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive Category Management and business plans within the Hardlines portfolios, that achieve corporate financial and operational targets. Led by the Vice- President, Merchandise Hardlines this opportunity will best suit someone who is a strategic thinker and has developed and executed enhancements to systems and process to improve the business.Ready to make an impact? Here’s how:

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the Hardlines Merchandise Managers for the effective execution of their portfolios to achieve corporate financial and operational targets. Remove obstacles and barriers as well provide tools for the HL Merchandise Managers assisting them in achieving their goals.
• Develop and execute product category management strategies including well-rounded assortments, effective supplier partnerships, product sourcing and marketing initiatives to support Dealer and Corporate profitability.
• Responsible for leveraging Home Hardware’s volume and negotiating the best possible programs/pricing for the Dealer-Owners.
• Develop, implement, and monitor short and long-term objectives, plans, programs, and budgets to secure Home’s position in the marketplace.
• Maintain a current understanding of business drivers and changes by staying attuned to industry developments.
• Establish and achieve financial and operational plans and goals including resource and budget planning/management.
• Provide leadership to department, promote open communications, and encourage ongoing learning and development.
• Collaborate with cross functional business partners, Home departments and Dealers to develop and maintain merchandise programs that supports organizational needs for existing and future requirements.

We’re looking for:

• Degree in Business, Merchandising or Retail Strategy with 5-10 years of experience.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to set vision and to develop and execute plans.
• Strong leadership and relationship capabilities, including coaching, training, and development of talent.
• Excellent communication both oral and written, with strong planning, organizational and presentation skills. Ability to effectively and positively communicate and support business change.
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, prepare, monitor, and present budgets.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work additional hours as required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, with ability to travel as needed.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at HomeOur Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• Competitive earnings opportunity.
• Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today – this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.

Company Name: Home Hardware Stores

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