Position Summary…
What you’ll do…
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better.
This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make
to create the
future
of
retail
, from responsible sourcing to sustainability – and everything in between.
As a Senior
Merchant
, your
expertise,
vision
and strategy
will allow you to see the products you
buy
come to life in stores
and online
.
You will work across all facets of the business, including but not limited to category strategy, team management,
budgeting,
and forecasting, modulars and assortments, replenishment, and supplier negotiations.
Leveraging your
advocacy and negotiation skills with the access
and scale of the Walmart system,
you’ll
make a direct impact on the business and help families
all over the world
save money and live better.
A
long the way,
y
ou’ll
be guided by our deep-rooted culture and have the support you need to do your job, learn, grow and succeed.
What
you’ll
do…
As a Senior
Merchant
you
will
lead a cross-functional buying matrix team,
establish
strategy
and manage budgets
to drive profitable growth,
develop
robust
partnerships with
suppliers
,
and use vision and creativity
to
impact
the customer experience
for
both stores and eCommerce channels
.
You know your
customer
s’
needs
and suppliers
better than anyone else and
are
constantly thinking about what is next for your business.
Success in this role requires tenacity,
an
analytical
mindset
,
influence,
ability to meet deadlines,
and a competitive spirit.
You’ll
use your
executive
presence to work with suppliers at all
levels
and
navigate interesting, complex challenges.
You’ll
sweep us off our feet if:
You are comfortable managing a multi
m
illion-dollar business with profit and loss responsibility
You
are an entrepreneur and
enjoy
being the CEO of your business
You are customer-focused, understand customer behavior across stores and eComm channels, and make customer-centric recommendations and decisions across all touchpoints.
You have proven digital acumen and
understand how
to leverage it to drive your omni channel business.
You are data savvy: you can analyze performance, understand trends, and translate results into strategies
You have strong communication skills that enable you to convey complex topics in a concise manner to various audiences.
You guide suppliers,
vendors,
and your cross functional team in the development of customer focused processes and products.
You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition
You’ll
make an impact by:
Developing strategy and growth of multiple formats and departments for large, complex, or high-risk categories and subcategories by identifying relevant trends to meet diverse customer needs.
Growing your categor
ies for both stores & eComm channels:
P
lanning, budgeting,
forecasting,
and driving growth for the category and establishing a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape
into your business plans.
Establishing and influencing high-visibility supplier relationships
.
Developing and managing new and existing product lines
Leading your team through mentorship and development to achieve high performance standards.
Always looking for creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and customer experience
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates,
customers
and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities,
ideas
and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
Who We
Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But
you’ll
quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and
you’ll
discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one,
you’ll
be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
careers.walmart.com
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
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For information about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices
.
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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see
One.Walmart
.
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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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– Stock
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Minimum Qualifications…
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
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 years’ supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications…
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Supervisory experience
Masters: Business, Masters: Merchandising
Primary Location…
702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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