Senior Merchant - Breakfast Meat

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Merchant - Breakfast Meat, you will lead the development and execution of comprehensive category strategies that drive financial performance and enhance customer experience across multiple channels. This role requires managing supplier relationships, pricing, and promotional activities while leveraging data insights to inform decisions. You will oversee team performance, guide cross-functional collaboration, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Your leadership will support continuous improvement, operational excellence, and the delivery of value-driven solutions that meet evolving market demands and contribute to Walmart’s long-term success. The team is dedicated to advancing Walmart’s mission by developing and executing category strategies that drive business growth. They apply expertise in financial and supplier management to optimize performance and make informed decisions. Focused on enhancing the customer experience, the team fosters collaboration across functions while managing priorities effectively. Embracing strategic thinking and data-driven insights, they support continuous improvement and innovation. This group is committed to delivering measurable results within a dynamic retail environment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and maintaining operational excellence.

Requirements

Proven expertise in category management, including strategy development and execution for complex categories.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing profit and loss, budgeting, and forecasting.
Demonstrated ability in supplier management and negotiation to drive price leadership and profitability.
Effective team management skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
Excellent communication and decision-making capabilities to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in merchandising, retail operations, and adapting strategies based on customer insights and data analysis.
Ability to lead initiatives that enhance customer experience across omni-channel environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising or related field and 4 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
OR 6 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
1 years’ supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office
Negotiating with third-party suppliers
Supervisory experience
Masters: Business
Masters: Merchandising

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies that align with long-term business objectives and customer needs across multiple channels.
Manage profit and loss responsibilities, including financial forecasting, budgeting, and inventory decisions to meet targets.
Lead supplier negotiations, establish terms, and oversee supplier performance to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
Guide and develop team members through coaching, performance management, and career growth opportunities.
Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive data to inform pricing, promotions, and assortment decisions.
Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize merchandising, supply chain, and channel strategies for seamless execution.
Utilize data insights and digital tools to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the category.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U (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 may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.)