What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Product Assortment position at WESCO International?
Job Description
As the Director - Product Assortment, you will be responsible for driving the development and optimization of Wesco's global product assortment, merchandising strategy and search application and efficacy. You will provide tactical leadership in the assortment planning process, collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams. You will be accountable for the quality, completeness and efficacy of the product assortment.
Responsibilities :
- Full responsibility for the development and management of Wesco's global product assortment strategy
- Direct management and oversight of the Product Assortment Management team
- Leadership and strategic oversight of the full product lifecycle planning process, including the new product introduction, growth, maturity, and decline phases
- Development and curation of strong business relationships with Wesco's key vendors and suppliers
- Identification and evaluation of emerging product categories and industry trends to expand the product assortment
- Strategy to minimize zero search results, maximize product cross / substitutions
- Develop online merchandising strategies aligned to brand guidelines, leveraging data analytics and customer insights
- Develop product listing and category page strategy using performance data
- Partner with web development to enhance functionality and presentation
- Communication of business objectives, initiatives and key results with leadership in strategic partner teams like Category Management, Supplier Management, Master Data Management Team, Pricing Team, Inventory Team, etc.
Qualifications :
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and / or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here.
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At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups, comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.
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