Director, Merchandising Operations - Crafts D19

Position Summary

Relocation Required to Bentonville, AR.

Want to use your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive operational excellence in a dynamic and evolving omni-channel retail environment? At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better, which serves as the foundation for every decision we make and drives us to create the future of retail. How does Walmart deliver the best assortment and help the customer get what they need, when they need it, and where they need it?

That’s where you come in.

We are seeking a Director, Merchandising Operations, to join our team s leadership role is essential to managing inventory plans, third‑party vendor relationships, executing multiple business plans and projects, and developing key business strategies.

• Manage Inventory Plans for less complex strategic business units, review annual, monthly, weekly, and daily projections against actual results, monitor category markdown budget.
• Manage Third-Party Vendor Relationships, develop relationships and interface with vendor leadership personnel, review and analyze contract negotiations and contract management.
• Lead and Manage the Execution of Multiple Business Plans and Projects, identify customer and operational needs, develop and communicate business plans and priorities, remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance.
• Develop, Prioritize, and Execute Key Business Strategies, manage cross‑functional initiatives that impact store and corporate processes, develop merchandising programs and initiatives, customer and company communications, and associate training content.
• Provide Overall Direction, analyze business objectives and customer needs, develop, communicate, build support for, and implement business strategies, plans, and practices.

• Reviewing and approving markdown proposals, developing prioritized markdown recommendations for senior management when markdowns exceed budget, align category inventory and turn plans.
• Ensuring that budgets and financial commitments are met, and that operational expenses are properly managed.
• Making recommendations for system support developments, recommending merchandise priorities for store operations, translating merchandise strategies for assigned departments into executable programs for store operations.
• Developing and implementing strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce, diagnose capability gaps, recruit, select, and develop talent, support mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning.
• Cultivating an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics, integrate these values into all programs and practices, develop consequences for violations or non‑compliance.

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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions—while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc. participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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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.

Project Management – Project Management Professional Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

The annual salary range for this position is $ - $. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

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.