(USA) Director, Merchandising- Home
About The Position
The Director, Merchandising leads category strategy and execution to drive business growth and customer satisfaction across multiple channels. The role oversees financial management, vendor relationships, and assortment planning while guiding a high-performing team. Using data-driven insights, the director shapes pricing, promotional strategies, and modular layouts to optimize category performance. The role collaborates across functions to support seamless execution and continuous improvement, fostering accountability, innovation, and operational excellence in support of Walmart’s value and customer-focused merchandising. The Merchandising team develops Home solutions through curated visual design, omnichannel assortment building, and customer insights. Focused on functional storage and floorcare, the team partners with technology, marketing, and supply chain to anticipate customer needs and drive sustainable growth across the omnichannel ecosystem. The position is based at 1700 SE 5th St, Bentonville, Arkansas. The annual salary range is $110,000 to $220,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field and 5 years of experience in merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or a related area; or 7 years of experience in those areas without the stated degree route.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Expertise in category management, including strategy development and execution for complex categories.
- Financial management experience, including ownership of profit and loss responsibilities and budget forecasting.
- Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and drive engagement and performance.
- Proficiency in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations.
- Skill in assortment strategy, modular layout decisions, and channel alignment.
- Ability to use data analytics and digital tools to inform merchandising decisions and business results.
- Business planning, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Experience negotiating with third-party suppliers.
- Supervisory experience.
- Master of Business Administration.
Responsibilities
- Lead category strategy development and execution for a highly complex merchandising portfolio, aligned with long-term business objectives.
- Manage profit and loss responsibilities, including pricing, promotions, and inventory decisions to meet financial targets.
- Oversee supplier negotiations, establishing terms, performance metrics, and communication to drive price leadership and profitability.
- Direct team management activities, including performance development, task prioritization, and career guidance.
- Use data analysis and digital tools to inform assortment, modular layouts, and channel strategies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support supply chain, marketing, and merchandising operations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and promote a culture of integrity and accountability.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave.
- Parental leave.
- Family care leave.
- Bereavement leave.
- Jury duty leave.
- Voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Stock for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
