Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
This Merchant Director leads the development, execution, and expansion of benefit program spend at Walmart. You'll manage and develop a high-performing team by fostering collaboration and guiding strategic initiatives.
About the team:
The Directed Spend team leads Walmart’s specialty tender programs, including SNAP, OTC, WIC, and FSA, enabling customers to maximize their benefits with Walmart’s everyday low prices.

• 🤝 Own vendor relationships and negotiations
• 📈 Build strategic plans to deliver customer-focused solutions
• ♟️ Manage cross-functional priorities
• 🧗 Foster talent development across the team

What you'll do:
🏆 Your work directly impacts customer value and Walmart’s leadership in specialty retail programs.

• Develop and execute strategies to drive business growth and profitability; manage a P&L.
• Guide and develop a high-performing merchandising team, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Utilize data analysis to inform decisions and influence leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement for our customer experience and business outcomes.

What you'll bring:
📣 Excellent communication and decision-making abilities are core to success.

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in financial management, with proven ability to develop and execute complex strategies.
• Strong leadership skills in team management, including talent development and performance management.
• Proficiency in business planning, budgeting, and forecasting to meet financial targets.

_ 📚 Recommended reading

• Smart Brevity, VandeHei, Allen, Schwartz
• Strategic Storytelling, Dave McKinsey
• Show Me the Numbers, Stephen Few

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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising , or related field and 5 years’ experience in merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area. OR 7 years’ experience in merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.

2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading cross-functional teams, Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliersMasters: Business Administration

Primary Location...

601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.