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 and Pro/HD Supply.

In this role, you will partner with internal stakeholders 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 strong relationships, enhance consumer experiences, and turn data into insights to drive growth and profitability.

Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee and Klauke, we deliver trusted products that provide dependable performance to handle the industries’ toughest challenges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 interfacing 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 utilize Professional Tools & Home Depot reporting systems to discover and document performance. Analyze and monitor 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 create new CMAP/MAP ideas and gain added orders/merchandising space.
• Analyze and monitor overall business.
• Participate in HD regional trainings/contractor events/trade shows as required to maximize Emerson brands exposure.
• Provide market intelligence for internal departments and Home Depot. This includes price shops, promotional space, cross-merchandising opportunities, and competitive activities.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field is required field.
• 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.