Position Summary...
What you'll do...
SeniorMerchant– Baby Hardlines
This role is onsite in Bentonville, AR; relocation required
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we maketo create thefutureofretail, from responsible sourcing tosustainability– and everything in between.
As a SeniorMerchant, yourexpertise,visionand strategywill allow you to see the products youbuycome to life in storesand online.You will work across allfacetsof the business, including but not limited to category strategy, team management,budgeting,and forecasting, modulars and assortments, replenishment, and supplier negotiations. Leveraging youradvocacy and negotiation skills with the accessand scale of the Walmart system,you’llmake a direct impact on the business and help familiesall over the worldsave money and live better. Along the way,you’llbe guided by our deep-rooted culture and have the support you need to do your job, learn,growand succeed.
Whatyou’lldo…
As a SeniorMerchantyouwilllead a cross-functional buying matrix team,establishstrategyand manage budgetsto drive profitable growth,developrobustpartnerships withsuppliers,and use vision and creativitytoimpactthe customer experiencefor both stores and eCommerce channels.You know yourcustomers’needsand suppliersbetter than anyone else andareconstantly thinking about what is next for your business.Success in this role requires tenacity,ananalyticalmindset,influence,ability to meet deadlines,and a competitive spirit.You’lluse yourexecutivepresence to work with suppliers at alllevelsandnavigate interesting, complex challenges.
- You are comfortable managing a multimillion-dollar business with profit and loss responsibility
- Youare an entrepreneur andenjoybeing the CEO of your business
- You are customer-focused, understand customer behavior across stores andeCommchannels, and make customer-centric recommendations and decisions across all touchpoints.
- You have proven digital acumen andunderstand howtoleverageit to drive your omni channel business.
- You are data savvy: you can analyze performance, understand trends, and translate results into strategies
- You havestrong communicationskills that enable you to convey complex topics in a concise manner to various audiences.
- You guide suppliers,vendors,and your cross functional team in the development of customer focused processes and products.
- You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition
You’llmake an impact by...
- Developing strategy and growth of multiple formats and departments for large, complex, or high-risk categories and subcategories byidentifyingrelevant trends to meet customer needs.
- Growing your categories for both stores &eCommchannels:Planning, budgeting,forecasting,and driving growth for the category andestablishinga comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscapeinto your business plans.
- Establishing and influencing high-visibility supplier relationships.
- Developing and managing new and existing product lines
- Leading your team through mentorship and development to achieve high performance standards.
- Always looking for creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and customer experience
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other greatperksinclude401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities,ideasand opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc.participatesin E-Verify. Learn more about
applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. Butyou’llquickly findwe’rea company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join usand you'lldiscover why we are a world leader ina culture of belonging,sustainability, and community involvement. From day one,you’llbe empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
careers.walmart.com At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see
One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising or related field and 4 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.OR 6 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
1 years’ supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Supervisory experienceMasters: Business, Masters: Merchandising
Primary Location...
601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
