(USA) Director, Merchandising Execution

Leads the development and implementation of merchandising strategies to optimize inventory management and operational performance. Oversees vendor relationships, inventory management, and financial planning to ensure alignment with business objectives. Drives cross-functional initiatives, supports talent development, and fosters a culture of integrity and continuous improvement. Analyzes business trends and customer needs to deliver actionable insights and executable programs that enhance store operations and contribute to sustained business growth.

About the team

This team executes the merchandising strategy within Lawn and Garden (D16/56), managing a seasonal business with committed and replenishable products. They oversee the full lifecycle from Buy Planning, Allocation, and Flow Planning to collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure efficient merchandise delivery to stores. By analyzing key performance indicators, the team guides the business toward financial objectives, significantly impacting seasonal results and providing exposure to Merchandising, Store Operations, and Supply Chain functions.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Merchandising, or related field and 5 years’ experience in business management, merchandising, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in business management, merchandising, or related area.
• 1 year’s supervisory experience.
• Proven experience in managing inventory plans and financial analyses to drive business performance and operational efficiency.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and execute merchandising strategies and cross-functional business plans.
• Expertise in vendor relationship management and operational expense control.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business objectives, forecast costs, and align resources to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proficiency in project management, prioritization, and adapting plans to meet evolving business needs.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across teams.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock for certain positions.

Primary work location: 1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America.