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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in category management, financial management, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on data analytics and team leadership to drive business growth and optimize category performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category ManagementFinancial ManagementSupplier NegotiationData AnalyticsTeam Leadership
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Category StrategiesProfit And Loss ManagementBudgetingForecastingCustomer Behavior AnalysisMarket Trend Analysis
Soft Skills
CoachingPerformance EvaluationCareer Guidance
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeDigital Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In BusinessMaster's Degree In Business
Industry Keywords
MerchandisingBuyingFinancial PlanningOperations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute category strategies covering pricing, promotions, and assortment
- Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and oversee supplier performance
- Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, feedback, and career guidance
- Analyze customer behavior, market trends, and financial data to optimize category performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally on channel strategies, supply chain, and merchandising operations
- Oversee profit and loss management, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned categories
- Use data and digital tools to enhance category insights and drive continuous improvement
- Drive customer-focused decisions across multiple channels and support long-term business growth
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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 year's supervisory experience
- Expertise in category management and complex category strategies
- Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership, forecasting, and budget development
- Experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier relationships
- Team management capabilities, including coaching, performance evaluation, and talent development
- Ability to analyze customer behavior and market trends
- Proficiency with data analytics and digital tools
- Preferred: Microsoft Office, negotiating with third-party suppliers, supervisory experience
- Preferred: Master's degree in Business or Merchandising
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
- Walmart-paid education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
- English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs through Live Better U