Senior Director, Merchandising - Dairy

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Senior Director, Merchandising - Dairy, leads strategic initiatives to optimize assortment, drive sales growth, and enhance member experiences across channels. This role requires deep expertise in trend analysis, category strategy, and supply chain collaboration to anticipate market shifts and member behaviors. The position fosters cross-functional partnerships to develop innovative merchandising strategies, improve operational efficiencies, and deliver financial results. By leveraging data-driven insights and guiding high-performing teams, the Senior Director ensures alignment with business objectives while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About the team:

The team plays a pivotal role in shaping category strategy, managing pricing, and optimizing assortment to achieve business objectives. Collaborating closely with vendors and associates, they ensure effective supplier management and strong partnerships. The team oversees financial performance, supports promotional efforts, and drives strategic initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. By aligning cross-functional efforts, they enhance operational excellence and deliver value to customers. The team also prioritizes associate development and engagement, fostering a results-oriented environment that supports innovation and effective execution within the merchandising category.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies that anticipate member behaviors and industry trends to drive sales and enhance member value.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize assortment plans, balancing category performance with member satisfaction.
• Leverage data analytics and digital tools to forecast demand, mitigate risks, and inform decision-making processes.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms while fostering strong partnerships and supplier capabilities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to address efficiency, quality, and placement issues, ensuring seamless execution.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams, promoting continuous improvement and innovation aligned with business objectives.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in merchandising with strong expertise in trend analysis, assortment planning, and category strategy.
• Proven leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams and driving collaboration across merchandising, supply chain, and operations.
• Advanced data analysis capabilities to anticipate member behaviors, forecast industry trends, and inform strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies that align with business objectives and optimize profit and loss management.
• Strong negotiation skills to build supplier partnerships and secure favorable terms.
• Excellent communication and adaptability to lead change and foster continuous 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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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 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.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and 5 years' experience in merchandising or related field OR 7 years' experience in merchandising or related field. 4 years' experience with direct responsibility for profit and loss (P&L) statements.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Merchandising or related field, Supervisory experience

Primary Location...

701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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