Director, Merchandising & Growth Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan and stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Director of Merchandising in Bentonville, AR to lead the development and execution of comprehensive category strategies across channels. You will guide a high-performing team, oversee pricing, promotion, and assortment, and optimize supplier relationships and inventory while leveraging data to drive profitability.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, forecasting, and financial performance management in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field with 5 years’ merchandising management or 7 years in related area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category and merchandising strategies to drive business growth and profitability.
• Lead and manage a high-performing team, providing guidance, development, and performance oversight.
• Oversee pricing, promotion, and assortment decisions aligned with customer insights and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize supply chain, vendor relationships, and inventory management.
• Utilize data analytics to inform decisions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experience across channels.
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and profit and loss responsibilities for assigned categories.
• Drive supplier negotiations and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Merchandising or related

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Director of Merchandising in Bentonville, AR to lead the development and execution of comprehensive category strategies across channels. You will guide a high-performing team, oversee pricing, promotion, and assortment, and optimize supplier relationships and inventory while leveraging data to drive profitability.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, forecasting, and financial performance management in a dynamic retail environment.