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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing category and merchandising strategies, with a strong focus on financial management, team leadership, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to optimize vendor relationships and enhance operational efficiency through analytics.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category ManagementFinancial PlanningTeam LeadershipSupplier NegotiationData Analytics
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Merchandising StrategyProfit and Loss AccountabilityBudget ForecastingOperational EfficiencyAssortment StrategyPricing Strategy
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsDecision-Making SkillsTalent Development
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Merchandising
Industry Keywords
Vendor RelationshipsCustomer InsightsCompetitive AnalysisInventory Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute comprehensive category and merchandising strategies
- Lead and manage a high-performing team, providing guidance, development, and performance oversight
- Oversee pricing, promotion, and assortment decisions using customer insights and competitive analysis
- Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize supply chain, vendor relationships, and inventory management
- Use data analytics to improve operational efficiency and customer experience across channels
- Manage financial planning, budgeting, and profit and loss for assigned categories
- Drive supplier negotiations and ensure compliance with company policies and standards
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
- Extensive experience in category and financial management, including profit and loss accountability for complex categories
- Proven leadership in team management, talent development, performance oversight, and engagement
- Strong expertise in category, assortment, and pricing strategies
- Ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships
- Proficiency in business planning, budget forecasting, and operational efficiency improvements
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to leverage analytics for strategic merchandising decisions
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, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
- English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs through Live Better U
