Do you have a sharp eye for emerging trends, strong negotiation skills, and a talent for bringing innovative products to market? At PHE, we’re looking for a strategic and creative experienced Hardlines Category Merchant to lead the sourcing and curation of a multi-brand product assortment for our growing e-commerce retail business. If you're ready to bring your expertise and product vision to a team that values innovation and execution, then we’d love to hear from you! We are an employee-owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, long- and short-term disability coverage, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off. Key Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Assortment: • Curate best-in-class assortments that balance quality, pricing, and trend leadership. • Ensure compelling product storytelling through cohesive collections and strategic product selection. • Monitor and align products with category pricing strategies and MAP policies. Forecasting and Reporting: • Create and manage six-month forecasts for new items to minimize stockouts and overstocks. • Participate in monthly buy meetings and track forecast accuracy, providing quarterly recaps. Product Maintenance & Optimization: • Address quality issues and implement improvements based on product ratings and consumer feedback. • Negotiate costs for existing products to maximize margin. • Monitor vendor performance and source new suppliers to improve service levels and reduce costs. • Develop strategies to boost sales of slower-moving products and expand best sellers. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work • Work closely with marketing, creative, search, and procurement teams to align on launches, marketing, and promotional strategies.