Senior Merchant – Annuals
This role is onsite in our Bentonville, Arkansas location.
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability – and everything in between.
As a Senior Merchant, your expertise, vision and strategy will allow you to see the products you buy come to life in stores and online. You will work across all facets of the business, including but not limited to category strategy, team management, budgeting, forecasting, modulars and assortments, replenishment, and supplier negotiations. Leveraging your advocacy and negotiation skills with the access and scale of the Walmart system, you’ll make a direct impact on the business and help families all over the world save money and live better. Along the way, you’ll be guided by our deep-rooted culture and have the support you need to do your job, learn, grow and succeed.
What you’ll do…
Lead a cross‑functional buying matrix team, establish strategy and manage budgets to drive profitable growth.
Develop robust partnerships with suppliers and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience for both stores and eCommerce channels.
Know your customer’s needs and suppliers better than anyone and constantly think about what is next for your business.
Use an analytical mindset, influence, ability to meet deadlines and competitive spirit.
Use executive presence to work with suppliers at all levels and navigate complex challenges.
Comfortable managing a multi‑million dollar business with profit and loss responsibility.
Entrepreneurial, enjoy being the CEO of your business.
Customer‑focused; understand behavior across stores and eComm channels and make customer‑centric recommendations.
Proven digital acumen and leverage it to drive omni‑channel business.
Data savvy: analyze performance, understand trends, translate results into strategies.
Strong communication skills for conveying complex topics concisely.
Guide suppliers, vendors, and cross‑functional team in development of customer‑focused processes and products.
Tenacious, dedicated, thrive with ownership, autonomy and healthy competition.
You’ll make an impact by…
Developing strategy and growth of multiple formats and departments for large, complex, or high‑risk categories and subcategories by identifying relevant trends to meet customer needs.
Growing categories for both stores & eComm channels: planning, budgeting, forecasting, driving growth, establishing a comprehensive understanding of competitive landscape.
Establishing and influencing high‑visibility supplier relationships.
Developing and managing new and existing product lines.
Leading your team through mentorship and development to achieve high performance standards.
Always looking for creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation and customer experience.
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. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.
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 that 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 discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability and community involvement. From day one you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
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. Live Better U is a Walmart‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities.
Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.
Minimum Qualifications
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 year’s supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Office
Negotiating with third‑party suppliers
Supervisory experience
Masters: Business
Masters: Merchandising
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 have 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.
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At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability – and everything in between.
As a Senior Merchant, your expertise, vision and strategy will allow you to see the products you buy come to life in stores and online. You will work across all facets of the business, including but not limited to category strategy, team management, budgeting, forecasting, modulars and assortments, replenishment, and supplier negotiations. Leveraging your advocacy and negotiation skills with the access and scale of the Walmart system, you’ll make a direct impact on the business and help families all over the world save money and live better. Along the way, you’ll be guided by our deep-rooted culture and have the support you need to do your job, learn, grow and succeed.
What you’ll do…
Lead a cross‑functional buying matrix team, establish strategy and manage budgets to drive profitable growth.
Develop robust partnerships with suppliers and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience for both stores and eCommerce channels.
Know your customer’s needs and suppliers better than anyone and constantly think about what is next for your business.
Use an analytical mindset, influence, ability to meet deadlines and competitive spirit.
Use executive presence to work with suppliers at all levels and navigate complex challenges.
Comfortable managing a multi‑million dollar business with profit and loss responsibility.
Entrepreneurial, enjoy being the CEO of your business.
Customer‑focused; understand behavior across stores and eComm channels and make customer‑centric recommendations.
Proven digital acumen and leverage it to drive omni‑channel business.
Data savvy: analyze performance, understand trends, translate results into strategies.
Strong communication skills for conveying complex topics concisely.
Guide suppliers, vendors, and cross‑functional team in development of customer‑focused processes and products.
Tenacious, dedicated, thrive with ownership, autonomy and healthy competition.
You’ll make an impact by…
Developing strategy and growth of multiple formats and departments for large, complex, or high‑risk categories and subcategories by identifying relevant trends to meet customer needs.
Growing categories for both stores & eComm channels: planning, budgeting, forecasting, driving growth, establishing a comprehensive understanding of competitive landscape.
Establishing and influencing high‑visibility supplier relationships.
Developing and managing new and existing product lines.
Leading your team through mentorship and development to achieve high performance standards.
Always looking for creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation and customer experience.
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. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.
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 that 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 discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability and community involvement. From day one you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
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. Live Better U is a Walmart‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities.
Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.
Minimum Qualifications
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 year’s supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Office
Negotiating with third‑party suppliers
Supervisory experience
Masters: Business
Masters: Merchandising
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 have 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.
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