Director, Merchandising Operations - Optical

Wal-Mart • Bentonville, AR

36d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Lead innovation and operational excellence in Walmart's Optical Merchandising team. As the Director of Merchandising Operations, you'll shape strategy, optimize inventory, and drive growth through data-driven decisions. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence how millions of customers experience our optical products every day. About the Optical Merchandising Team The Optical Merchandising team ensures Walmart's optical business delivers exceptional value, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We balance art and science - blending data analysis, operational planning, and strategic partnerships to meet customer needs and achieve business goals. As Director, you'll drive initiatives that streamline operations, enhance merchandising execution, and fuel the growth of Walmart's Optical division.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in modular planning, inventory management, and financial forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with tools such as Scintilla and Tableau.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and aligning business processes.
• Ability to translate insights into action, driving innovation and operational improvement.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management
• Project Management Professional - Certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt - Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt - Certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory plans and financial performance, ensuring optimal stock levels and category profitability.
• Analyze business trends and data to inform assortment and modular planning decisions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance merchandising systems and processes through innovation.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team while fostering collaboration across merchandising, finance, and operations.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees