Category Merchant

Position: Walmart Category Merchant
Shape product categories at Walmart as a Merchant in Mississauga, ON. This role focuses on strategic category management, vendor relations, and inventory optimization.

In the Merchant position at Walmart, you will drive profit and loss strategies for product categories. Your experience in grocery retail, especially fresh product buying, will be key in achieving forecasts and sales targets. The role emphasizes vendor management, negotiating agreements, and refining item assortment through data analysis for optimal performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with sales metrics

• Manage merchandise profit and loss with proactive planning

• Optimize vendor performance through effective negotiations

• Conduct store visits to enhance category implementation

• Oversee the accuracy and execution of marketing strategies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

• 3–5 years of relevant category management experience

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

• Grocery retail experience, with fresh buying preferred

Lead successful product strategies and enhance vendor relations as a Merchant at Walmart in Mississauga.