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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in category strategy development, financial management, and team leadership within merchandising. Proficient in data analytics and vendor negotiations to drive customer-focused solutions and optimize business performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category Strategy DevelopmentFinancial ManagementTeam LeadershipVendor NegotiationData Analytics
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Merchandising ManagementProfit And Loss OwnershipBudget ForecastingAssortment StrategyInventory Optimization
Soft Skills
CollaborationCustomer-Centric ApproachTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
Digital ToolsMicrosoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In BusinessMaster's Degree In Business Administration
Industry Keywords
MerchandisingBuyingFinancial PlanningOperationsSupplier Relationships
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead category strategy development and execution for a highly complex merchandising category
- Manage profit and loss responsibilities and analyze financial data
- Optimize pricing and inventory decisions
- Oversee vendor relationships and conduct supplier negotiations
- Direct assortment, modular layout, and pricing strategies across channels
- Guide and develop a high-performing team, including priorities, performance, and career growth
- Use data analytics to inform decisions and support digital initiatives
- Improve merchandising processes
- Drive business planning and negotiation efforts
- Deliver customer-focused merchandising solutions aligned with company objectives
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 assortment strategy
- Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership and budget forecasting
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
- Experience managing supplier relationships and conducting complex negotiations
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Proficiency in digital tools and analytics
- Strategic, customer-centric approach
- Preferred: Leading cross-functional teams, Microsoft Office, negotiating with third-party suppliers
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration
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
- Walmart-paid education benefit program through Live Better U
- Paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible education programs
- English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs