Director, Merchandising Execution

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Director,Merchandising Execution,leadsthedevelopmentandimplementationofmerchandisingstrategiestooptimizeinventorymanagementandoperationalperformance.

Thisroleoverseesvendorrelationships,inventorymanagement,andfinancialplanningtoensurealignmentwithbusinessobjectives.

The Directordrivescross-functional initiatives,supportstalentdevelopment,andfostersacultureofintegrityandcontinuousimprovement.

Byanalyzingbusinesstrendsandcustomerneeds,thispositiondeliversactionableinsightsandexecutableprogramsthatenhancestoreoperationsandcontributetosustainedbusinessgrowth.

About the team: This team plays a vital role in executing the merchandising strategy within Lawn and Garden (D16/56), managing a seasonal business with committed and replenishable products. They oversee the full lifecycle from Buy Planning, Allocation, and Flow Planning to collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure efficient merchandise delivery to stores. By analyzing key performance indicators, the team guides the business toward financial objectives.

Their planning and execution significantly impact seasonal results and provide valuable exposure to Merchandising, Store Operations, and Supply Chain functions, supporting operational excellence and business growth.

What you ll do:

• Manageinventoryplansbyanalyzingprojections,monitoring budgets,andapprovingmarkdownstrategiestooptimizecategoryperformance.
• Leadexecutionofbusinessplansbyidentifyingneeds,removing obstacles,andadjustingperformancetomeetobjectives.
• Developandimplementmerchandisingprograms,communication platforms,andtrainingcontentalignedwithstrategicpriorities.
• Managevendorrelationshipsandoperationalexpensestoensurefinancialandperformancegoalsaremet.
• Analyzebusinessobjectivesandcustomerneedstobuildsupportforstrategies,evaluate processes,andidentifyimprovementopportunities.
• Fostertalentdevelopmentthroughrecruitment,coaching,andsuccessionplanningtomaintainaskilledworkforce.

What you ll bring:

• Provenexperienceinmanaginginventoryplansandfinancialanalysestodrivebusinessperformanceandoperationalefficiency.
• Strongleadershipskillswiththeabilitytodevelopandexecutemerchandisingstrategiesandcross-functionalbusinessplans.
• Expertiseinvendorrelationshipmanagementandoperationalexpensecontrol.
• Demonstratedabilitytoanalyzebusinessobjectives,forecastcosts,andalignresourcestoachievedesiredoutcomes.
• Proficiencyinprojectmanagement,prioritization,andadaptingplanstomeetevolvingbusinessneeds.
• Excellentcommunicationskillstoinfluencestakeholdersandfostercollaborationacrossteams.
• Commitmenttoethicalstandards,integrity,andpromotingacultureofcontinuouslearningandimprovement.

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.

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. For information about PTO, see  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.

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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