Director, Merchandising Execution

Position Summary

Position Summary...

The (USA) Director, Merchandising Execution, leads the development and implementation of merchandising strategies to optimize inventory management and operational performance. This role oversees vendor relationships, inventory management, and financial planning to ensure alignment with business objectives. The Director drives cross-functional initiatives, supports talent development, and fosters a culture of integrity and continuous improvement. By analyzing business trends and customer needs, this position delivers actionable insights and executable programs that enhance store operations and contribute to sustained business growth.

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.

• Manage inventory plans by analyzing projections, monitoring budgets, and approving markdown strategies to optimize category performance.
• Lead execution of business plans by identifying needs, removing obstacles, and adjusting performance to meet objectives.
• Develop and implement merchandising programs, communication platforms, and training content aligned with strategic priorities.
• Manage vendor relationships and operational expenses to ensure financial and performance goals are met.
• Analyze business objectives and customer needs to build support for strategies, evaluate processes, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Foster talent development through recruitment, coaching, and succession planning to maintain a skilled workforce.

• Proven experience in managing inventory plans and financial analyses to drive business performance and operational efficiency.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and execute merchandising strategies and cross-functional business plans.
• Expertise in vendor relationship management and operational expense control.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business objectives, forecast costs, and align resources to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proficiency in project management, prioritization, and adapting plans to meet evolving business needs.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across teams.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and…