Position Summary...

What you'll do...Category Strategy Owns category strategy develops plans for a moderately complex category and supports the longterm business unit plan Oversees pricing and promotion strategy Executes prioritized strategic initiatives Analyzes competition customer behavior industry trends and the macro environmentChannel Strategy Owns decisions around the channel strategy for a moderately complex category Makes recommendations and drives channel alignment Collaborates with supply chain as needed Makes decisionsFinancial Management Owns the profitandloss PL management for a moderately complex category Analyzes daily business Identifies execution of levers needed to meet financial targets Determines Open to Buy Pricing Actions and inventoryrelated decisions which influence category PLSupplier Negotiations Supports the identification of negotiation levers gives and takes Drives price leadership and profitability Defines negotiation cadence Suggests information for dossiers Advises on response and escalation paths Conducts supplier negotiations and recommending guardrails Owns decisions on suppliers and supplier execution communication and support Makes decisions on terms and conditions Decides performancetracking metrics Identifies negotiation training for direct reportsShopperCustomer Experience Owns decision on filtration rules for search results and search queries for moderately complex categorylevel search terms Develops attribution strategy for search engine optimization Recommends taxonomy Owns product showing physical how we show product fixture type sample online pick updeliveryOmni Channel Customer Focus Makes customercentric recommendations and decisions across all customer touchpoints Constantly incorporates applicable and actionable customer feedback Understands customer behavior across channels or within relevant channels Guides suppliers and vendors in the development of customerfocused processes and productsTeam Management Manages selection performance development and terminations for assigned team and drives engagement Manages daily and weekly key priorities and tasks to be completed by direct reports or crossfunctional team Provides career guidance Budgeting Forecasting Supports budget creation for a moderately complex category Develops the financial forecast and financial plan and determines inventory purchase amounts Partners with merchandising business analystsplanners to support the creation and execution of financial objectivesCategory Administration Supports the resolution of strategic supplier issues and serves as the key contact for suppliers throughout item lifecycle Supports activity planning facilitates store communications and merchandise sets for corporate events and provides other merchant support Supports processing for imports and manages other supply chain nuances Decides items for creation post modular walk or line review Supports the management of funds coming from trade fundsFeatures and Promos Supports and executes strategy decisions for monthly features for a moderately complex category across store and online channels Recommends and supports Merchandising Operations in the execution of approved featuresItem Setup Maintenance Supports item crossreferencing as needed decisions item traits Decides pack type and shipping channels Supports content and imagery processes for a moderately complex categoryModular Assortment Decides modular layout principles for a category along with the modular team Guides space allocation within category for modular relay Implements assortment strategy through modular work Supports walkthrough execution and postwalkthrough adjustments Defines the Modular Store ClustersTraits Helps determine finalized mods Strategically reviews and approves all modular drawings and cutdowns Successfully uses and implements digital data to influence modulars Supports company objectives and delivering against Key Performance Indicators in the execution of modularsData and Digital Acumen Leverages data analysis tools to explore moderately complex data Develops and tests hypotheses Builds and presents insights Uses visualization tools to represent data and construct coherent stories to influence decisions Identifies implements and drives technology change within scope of work Successfully uses data to influence strategic workPricing Owns pricing decisions across items Manages COOPs agreements Recommends competitors for category price match and items to be linked to apply EDLP principles Supports markdownPrivate Brands Product Development Supports private brand strategy for a moderately complex category Cascades strategy approved by department lead Supports assortment decisions identifies gaps and opportunities and makes brand decisions for specific items Agrees to product guidelines recommends mod guidelines decides distribution points and advises the packaging teamReplenishment Supports decisionmaking based on OnTime InFull and DSD receiving performance as needed Advises and executes fines and penalties Supports planning objectives Helps determine pack size channel decisions and alignment for items as needed Guides on channel ratio of importdomestic units and feature set quantity Supports optimal pack size and freight terms decisionsDrives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learningProvides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplacePromotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door PolicyEnsures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all builds a highperforming team seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all identifies attracts and retains the best team members Respect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customermember and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments Respect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers and the world around us eg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Follows the law our code of conduct and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates takes action and encourages others to do the same holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values Act with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware honest and transparent Serve our Customers and Members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers Serve our Customers and Members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategy Strive for Excellence Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions fosters an environment that supports learning innovation and learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks Strive for Excellence Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working

At Walmart, we offer 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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Supervisory experience

Masters: Business, Masters: Merchandising

Primary Location...

45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America