Merchant - Laundry & Homecare

Position Summary

As a (USA) Merchant at Walmart, you will lead category strategy development and execution for a moderately complex category, driving financial performance through effective pricing, promotion, and assortment planning. This role requires collaboration across channels and supply chain partners to optimize product offerings and customer experience. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee profit and loss responsibilities, and guide a team to achieve business objectives.

Utilizing data analysis and market insights, you will influence strategic decisions that support growth and operational excellence while fostering a high‑performing, ethical work environment.

Our team collaborates with leading CPG companies to develop and deliver compelling product assortments from concept to execution. We focus on creating innovative, relevant selections that enhance the club experience for members. This cross‑functional team partners with Finance, Replenishment, Marketing, Pricing, Merchandising, Product Development, and Sourcing to identify opportunities, build strong business strategies, and manage execution. By integrating customer insights, supplier relationships, financial discipline, and operational excellence, the team shapes assortments that drive growth and deliver value across all channels, supporting the club’s role as a key community destination.

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with long‑term business objectives for moderately complex categories.
• Manage profit and loss responsibilities, analyzing daily business performance to meet financial targets.
• Lead supplier negotiations, establishing terms, conditions, and performance metrics to drive price leadership and profitability.
• Oversee product assortment, pricing, promotion, and modular layout decisions to optimize customer experience across channels.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to support inventory planning, replenishment, and feature execution in‑store and online.
• Utilize data analysis and digital tools to inform strategic decisions and improve category performance.
• Manage and develop team members, fostering engagement and accountability.

• Proven experience in category and channel strategy development for moderately complex categories.
• Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership and budget forecasting.
• Expertise 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, product strategy, and new product development.
• Demonstrate cross‑functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive results.
• Skilled in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to influence strategic initiatives and improve outcomes.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement within a retail environment.

At Sam’s Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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. Additional benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company‑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.

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.

Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third‑party suppliers, Supervisory experience. Masters:
Business, Masters:
Merchandising.

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712‑4304, United States of America

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