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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in category and assortment strategy development, financial management, and supplier negotiations while leading high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence across omni-channel platforms.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category Strategy DevelopmentFinancial ManagementSupplier NegotiationsData Analytics ProficiencyTeam Leadership
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Merchandising ManagementProfit And Loss ManagementBudget ForecastingAssortment OptimizationPromotional Strategy Development
Soft Skills
Talent DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationNegotiation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Digital Tools
Industry Keywords
Omni-Channel PlatformsMerchandisingFinancial Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute category and assortment strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends
- Lead and manage a high-performing merchandising team, providing guidance, development, and performance oversight
- Oversee profit and loss management, pricing decisions, and promotional strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize channel strategies and supply chain alignment
- Drive supplier negotiations, establish terms, and manage supplier relationships
- Use data analytics to inform decisions, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvements
- Support private brand initiatives and product development
- Manage strategic category planning and financial planning across multiple channels
- Optimize assortment, pricing, inventory, and promotional activities
- Foster talent development and operational excellence
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field and 5 years’ experience in merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area; OR 7 years’ experience in those areas
- 2 years’ supervisory experience
- Proven expertise in category and assortment strategy development for complex merchandising environments
- Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership and budget forecasting
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and engage high-performing teams with a focus on talent development
- Experience in supplier negotiations and managing vendor relationships
- Proficiency in data analytics and digital tools
- Ability to align channel strategies and execute merchandising initiatives across omni-channel platforms
- Exceptional business planning and negotiation skills
- Drug-free workplace policy compliance
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefits, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
- Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart