Director, Merchandising - Bath and Hand & Body Lotion

Position Summary

As a Senior Merchandising Director, you will work across all facets of the business, including category strategy, team management, budgeting and forecasting, modular and assortments, replenishment, and supplier negotiations. You will own and set the overall strategic direction for the business unit and align with broader Walmart strategies.

What you'll do...

• Work across all facets of the business, including category strategy, team management, budgeting and forecasting, modular and assortments, replenishment, and supplier negotiations.
• Own and set the overall strategic direction for the business unit and align with broader Walmart strategies.
• Identify relevant trends to meet customer needs and drive the planning, budgeting, forecasting, and growth for your categories.
• Establish a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape to incorporate into your business plans.
• Guide suppliers, vendors, and your team in the development of customer-focused processes and products.
• Use your executive presence to work with suppliers at all levels and navigate interesting, complex challenges.
• Set the category strategy by owning the strategy and growth for multiple formats and departments for large, complex, or high-risk categories and subcategories.
• Drive the planning, budgeting, forecasting, and growth for your categories and establish a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape to incorporate into your business plans.
• Build relationships by establishing and influencing high-visibility supplier relationships.
• Lead your team by determining and supporting resource requirements, evaluating operational processes, measuring outcomes, and identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.
• Know your category by always looking for creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and customer experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• Multiple health plans
• Other great perks

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions – while welcoming 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 a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leading cross-functional teams
• Mastery of Microsoft Office
• Negotiating with third-party suppliers
• Masters: Business Administration

Additional Information

• Primary Location: 601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
• Annual Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
• Additional Compensation: Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
• Additional Compensation for Certain Positions: Stock