Hydrobuilder.com is a rapidly growing online retailer consisting of highly motivated individuals located in Chico, CA. Hydrobuilder sells indoor and outdoor garden supplies and provides knowledge and resources to the gardening community. We strive to leave the planet a better place and to have fun while working towards positive goals.

Hydrobuilder.com is seeking an Ecommerce Purchaser & Merchandiser to be the primary force behind manufacturer relationships and will be responsible for developing and maintaining highly effective strategic alliances with these suppliers for mutual benefit. You'll work closely with creative, marketing and operations groups to make sure that the right products are stocked and available at the right price for our business.  

• Own product sourcing and external supplier relationship management

• Conduct monthly category reviews utilizing both internal and external data sources to determine the online assortment needed including log tail opportunities

• Work with the Merchandising and eCommerce teams to identify and develop new products, bundles, categories and sales promotions

• Analyze online sales data and publish results to the Merchant and eCommerce teams, including identifying opportunities and risks through analyzing sales performance and the online competitive landscape

• Optimize warehouse product inventory via accurate and timely forecasting

• Drive new item speed-to-shelf by partnering with the third party vendors as well as contract manufacturing to create, test and expand promising new products and item/label/size modifications

• Conduct regular retail pricing benchmarking and analysis to set prices that maximize sales and profit margins 

• Provide category insights and assortment direction to support development and expansion of the ecommerce assortment

• Support all marketing and operational initiatives

• Collaborate closely with merchandising peers and the marketing team to develop optimal product mix recommendations. 

• Conduct monthly category reviews and set the overall direction for assortment optimization, new item introductions, marketing allowances, retail prices and promotional item selections.

• Institute systems and processes to improve productivity

• Responsible for proofing site content and marketing related to online merchandising and product promotion

• 2+ years of product management or related 

• Category Management experience with a Retail Ecommerce Site or Wholesaler/Distributor

• Proven track record in a matrix based environment and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Marketing, Business or related field or equivalent professional experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.