Director, Merchandising- Kids Shoes
Walmart
Sales & Business Development
USD 110k-220k / year + Equity
Posted on May 19, 2026
Position Summary...
The Director of Kids OMNI Footwear at Walmart leads the strategic vision, merchandising, and growth of the kids’ footwear business across both in-store and digital channels, ensuring a seamless omni-channel customer experience. This role drives assortment strategy, vendor partnerships, financial performance, and trend-forward product innovation while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver profitable growth and meet the evolving needs of Walmart families.What you'll do...
- Lead Total Omni-Channel Business Strategy — Own the end-to-end performance of the Kids Footwear business across both stores and eCommerce, supporting the Boys and Girls Merchants in developing category strategies that drive sales growth, profitability, market share, and a seamless customer experience across all channels.
- Drive Assortment, Brand, and Vendor Strategy — Partner closely with the Boys and Girls Merchants to build compelling, trend-right assortments through customer insights, market analysis, and strategic vendor partnerships, while aligning with the Sr. Merchant for Digital to ensure a cohesive omni-channel approach.
- Champion Cross-Functional Execution and Operational Excellence — Lead collaboration across merchandising, digital, planning, replenishment, marketing, and store operations teams to execute omni-channel initiatives, optimize inventory flow, and deliver consistent execution and customer experiences both online and in-store.
What you'll bring...
- Omni-Channel Merchandising Leadership — Ability to think holistically across stores and eCommerce, balancing customer needs, financial performance, and execution to grow the total business.
- Strategic Partnership & Influence — Strong collaboration and influencing skills to effectively support Boys and Girls Merchants while partnering cross-functionally with Digital, Planning, Replenishment, Marketing, Store Operations, and Product Development teams to drive aligned omni-channel strategies, innovation, and execution.
- Customer & Trend Acumen — Deep understanding of customer behavior, footwear trends, and competitive dynamics, with the ability to translate insights into compelling assortments and category strategies.
- Analytical & Financial Expertise — Proven ability to leverage data, financial metrics, and business insights to identify opportunities, manage performance, and make informed merchandising decisions.
- Executional Excellence & Agility — Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment, driving alignment, accountability, and flawless execution across channels and teams.
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
