Director, Merchandising Operations - D67 Celebrations

Director, Merchandising Operations

Relocation Required to Bentonville, AR

Want to use your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive operational excellence in a dynamic and evolving omni-channel retail environment? At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better, which serves as the foundation for every decision we make and drives us to create the future of retail. How does Walmart deliver the best assortment and help the customer get what they need, when they need it, and where they need it? That's where you come in.

We are seeking a Director, Merchandising Operations, to join our team at Walmart. This leadership role is essential to managing inventory plans, third-party vendor relationships, executing multiple business plans and projects, and developing key business strategies.

Manage Inventory Plans for less complex strategic business units, review annual, monthly, weekly, and daily projections against actual results, monitor category markdown budget.

Manage Third-Party Vendor Relationships, develop relationships and interface with vendor leadership personnel, review and analyze contract negotiations and contract management.

Lead and Manage the Execution of Multiple Business Plans and Projects, identify customer and operational needs, develop and communicate business plans and priorities, remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance.

Develop, Prioritize, and Execute Key Business Strategies, manage cross-functional initiatives that impact store and corporate processes, develop merchandising programs and initiatives, customer and company communications, and associate training content.

Provide Overall Direction, analyze business objectives and customer needs, develop, communicate, build support for, and implement business strategies, plans, and practices.

What you'll bring:

Reviewing and approving markdown proposals, developing prioritized markdown recommendations for senior management when markdowns exceed budget, align category inventory and turn plans.

Ensuring that budgets and financial commitments are met, ensure that operational expenses are properly managed.

Making recommendations for system support developments, recommending merchandise priorities for store operations, translating merchandise strategies for assigned departments into executable programs for store operations.

Developing and implementing strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce, diagnose capability gaps, recruit, select, and develop talent, support mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning.

Cultivating an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics, integrate these values into all programs and practices, develop consequences for violations or non-compliance.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks: Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Who We Are Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt - Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt - Certification

Primary Location: 1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.