Director, Merchandising Execution & Inventory Strategy

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a USA-based Director, Merchandising Execution in Bentonville to lead development and implementation of merchandising strategies that optimize inventory management and operational performance.

The role oversees vendor relationships, inventory management, and financial planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving cross-functional initiatives and talent development. This position delivers actionable insights to enhance store operations and sustain growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Merchandising, or related field required.
• 5 years’ experience in business management, merchandising, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in business management, merchandising, or related area.
• 1 year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory plans by analyzing projections, monitoring budgets, and approving markdown strategies to optimize category performance.
• Lead execution of business plans by identifying needs, removing obstacles, and adjusting performance to meet objectives.
• Develop and implement merchandising programs, communication platforms, and training content aligned with strategic priorities.
• Manage vendor relationships and operational expenses to ensure financial and performance goals are met.
• Analyze business objectives and customer needs to build support for strategies, evaluate processes, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Foster talent development through recruitment, coaching, and succession planning to maintain a skilled workforce.

Skills

Inventory planning

Financial analysis

Leadership

Vendor relationship management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Merchandising, or related field

Job description

Walmart is seeking a USA-based Director, Merchandising Execution in Bentonville to lead development and implementation of merchandising strategies that optimize inventory management and operational performance.

The role oversees vendor relationships, inventory management, and financial planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving cross-functional initiatives and talent development. This position delivers actionable insights to enhance store operations and sustain growth.