(USA) Senior Director, Merchandising Execution

About the role

The Senior Director, Merchandising Execution - Women's leads strategic inventory planning and operational performance across the Women's business unit. This role requires collaboration and ownership with senior leadership to establish business objectives, optimize processes and priorities, and foster continuous improvement across the team. Strong leadership and business acumen are essential to advance merchandising execution and support organizational goals.

About the team

The team is dedicated to advancing Walmart’s mission to democratize fashion across the U.S. by ensuring optimal inventory placement through stores and fulfillment centers. Collaborating closely with merchant partners, design, product development, and sourcing, the team delivers a superior customer value proposition. They focus on flawless execution of replenishment strategies aligned with financial objectives, leveraging leadership, business strategies, merchandising expertise, and operational performance management to drive impactful decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team to execute replenishment strategies and planning processes that support strategic outcomes and growth.
• Leverage AI to improve decision-making speed while enhancing insights and actions through data.
• Develop and implement merchandising strategies in collaboration with cross-functional partners inside and outside of merchandising.
• Provide strategic guidance on business objectives to ensure execution achieves intended outcomes, including leading transformational initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Drive execution of business plans by removing obstacles, allocating resources, and adjusting performance standards.
• Cultivate talent through recruitment, development, and succession planning to maintain a skilled workforce.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in merchandising and operational performance management within complex business environments.
• Expertise in developing and executing business strategies that align inventory, financial goals, and merchandising priorities.
• Ability to analyze business trends, financial data, and operational metrics to drive informed decision-making.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale initiatives to improve processes and achieve business objectives.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and ethical business practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field and 6 years’ experience in merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
• 4 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a cross-functional team.
• Experience negotiating with third-party suppliers.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field.

Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off: 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.
• Education benefits: Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and may include stock for certain positions.

Primary location: 600 Integrity Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America.