(USA) Merchant- Women's Digital
Position Summary
The (USA) Merchant leads category strategy and financial management for a moderately complex category, driving pricing, promotion, and assortment decisions to meet business objectives. This role collaborates cross-functionally to optimize supplier relationships, channel alignment, and customer experience across all touchpoints. The Merchant manages team performance and development while leveraging data insights to inform strategic initiatives. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, this position ensures execution of business plans that deliver value and growth, supporting Walmart’s commitment to integrity, innovation, and customer-centric solutions.
About the team
The team leads the development and execution of digital product and financial strategies to drive growth and enhance customer experience. This role involves managing the entire product lifecycle on the digital platform, from conception to optimization. Team members apply strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, and collaborate across multiple functions to achieve business objectives. They oversee category strategy, financial management, supplier relations, and talent development while fostering a high-performing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. The team is committed to delivering value through effective planning, execution, and partnership.
What you'll do
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.
Manage profit and loss, pricing, promotions, and inventory decisions to meet financial targets.
Lead supplier negotiations and oversee supplier performance and communication.
Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform decisions.
Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize channel strategies and customer experience.
Guide assortment planning, modular layouts, and product placement across channels.
Supervise and develop team members, setting performance expectations and providing coaching.
Utilize data analytics to drive insights, improve processes, and support strategic initiatives.
What you'll bring
Proven expertise in category strategy development and execution for moderately complex categories.
Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership and budgeting.
Experience in supplier management and negotiation to drive price leadership and profitability.
Ability to analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform decisions.
Proficiency in assortment planning, inventory management, and pricing strategies.
Demonstrated team management capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
Skilled in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to influence strategic initiatives.
Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and supporting company values.
What you'll bring (continued)
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.
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.
For information about PTO, see here.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field and 3 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters: Business, Masters: Merchandising
Primary Location
45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America
Additional Compensation
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock
Drug-Free Workplace
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.