Wesco · 2 days ago
Director - Product Assortment
2301 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL, 60026, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $211K/yr
10+ years expWesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. They are seeking a Director of Product Assortment to drive the development and optimization of the global product assortment and merchandising strategy, providing tactical leadership in the assortment planning process.
CommercialElectronicsManufacturing
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 improve search relevancy, conversion rate, null search/lost demand, and maximize product add-ons and cross/substitutions
Develop online merchandising strategies aligned to brand guidelines, leveraging data analytics and customer insights
Define product data requirements, priorities and standards needed for search experiences while balancing the TCO of managing varying degrees of data quality
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree – Marketing, Sales, IT or related field required; Master's Degree preferred
10 years in product assortment planning and management of wide assortment (1M+) targeting multiple customer segments with varying service levels
10 years leading and motivating high-performing teams in a dynamic international business environment
Deep understanding of product assortment strategy, market trends, customer behaviors and merchandising strategies applied in a complex global distribution environment
Demonstrated ability to translate industry research and performance analytics into actionable programs that help drive product assortment and search experience optimization
Experience collaborating with leadership in teams like Supply Chain, Category Management, Marketing, Pricing, and eCommerce/Omnichannel
Ability to multi-task and reprioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience with sales, search and e-merchandising analytics, reporting, profitability reporting, and financial analysis
Strong problem solving, influencing, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated leadership qualities and excellent communication skills
Ability to travel 0% - 25%
Preferred
Master's Degree
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Company
Wesco
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53B2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.73B
1999-05-12IPO
Leadership Team
John Engel
Chairman, CEO and President
David Schulz
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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