Senior Director, Merchandising - Beauty - Hair

Position Summary

Senior Director, Merchandising - Beauty - Total Hair

Location:

Bentonville, Arkansas (onsite)

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability – and everything in between.

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.

• You enjoy owning and developing strategic plans for highly complex categories, supporting long‑term business plans and executing prioritized strategic initiatives.
• You are data savvy, can analyze competition, customer behavior, industry trends, and the macro environment.
• You are omni‑channel customer‑focused, understand customer behavior across channels and make customer‑centric recommendations and decisions across all customer touchpoints.
• You guide suppliers, vendors and your team in the development of customer‑focused processes and products.
• You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition.

• Setting the category strategy: you’ll own the strategy and growth for multiple formats and departments for large, complex, or high‑risk categories and subcategories by identifying relevant trends to meet customer needs.
• Growing your business: you’ll 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.
• Building relationships: you’ll establish and influence high‑visibility supplier relationships.
• Leading your team: you’ll determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes and identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities, all while demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
• Knowing your category: you’re always looking for creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and customer experience.

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. Additional compensation may also include stock.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We are committed to helping our associates, customers, and communities live better when we truly know them. Walmart Inc. participates in E‑Verify. Applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws apply.

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and 5 years’ experience in merchandising or a related field, or 7 years’ experience in merchandising or a related field. Four years’ experience with direct responsibility for profit and loss (P&L) statements.

Merchandising or related field experience and supervisory experience.

601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a zero 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.