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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing category strategies, financial management, and vendor negotiations to drive growth and profitability. Proficient in leveraging data analytics for decision-making and enhancing customer experience through effective merchandising initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category ManagementFinancial ManagementData AnalyticsVendor NegotiationLeadership
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Merchandising ManagementFinancial PlanningAssortment StrategyPricing StrategyBudgetingForecastingProfit And Loss OwnershipChannel StrategyModular LayoutsPerformance Monitoring
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTeam DevelopmentProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeDigital Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMaster Of Business Administration
Industry Keywords
MerchandisingBuyingOperationsSupplier RelationshipsCross-Functional Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive growth and profitability across multiple channels
- Lead and manage merchandising teams, providing guidance on performance, development, and key priorities
- Oversee pricing, promotion, and assortment strategies to optimize product mix and meet financial targets
- Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Utilize data analytics to inform decisions, monitor category performance, and implement improvements
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to achieve category profit and loss goals
- Drive execution of modular layouts and merchandising initiatives to enhance customer experience
- Manage category strategy, vendor relationships, financial oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to support long-term business growth
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 merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area
- 2 years’ supervisory experience
- Proven expertise in category and financial management, including profit and loss ownership for complex categories
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing, developing, and engaging high-performing teams
- Ability to develop and execute strategic merchandising, assortment, pricing, and channel plans
- Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and digital tools
- Skilled in supplier negotiations and managing vendor relationships
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting
- Preferred: Leading cross-functional teams, Microsoft Office, negotiating with third-party suppliers
- Preferred: Master of Business Administration
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO, 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 benefit program
- Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
- Stock (additional compensation for certain positions)