Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
As a (USA) Merchant, you will lead category strategy and financial management for a moderately complex category, driving pricing, promotion, and supplier negotiations to achieve business objectives. This role requires collaboration across channels to optimize customer experience and assortment while managing team performance and development. You will leverage data insights to inform decisions, support private brand initiatives, and ensure alignment with company goals. The position demands adaptability, strategic thinking, and a commitment to operational excellence to deliver value and growth within a dynamic retail environment.
About the team:
The Beer Merchandising team is dedicated to curating unique, locally relevant assortments that support regional breweries and emerging brands. Collaborating closely with suppliers, stores, and cross-functional partners, the team leverages data-driven insights and industry expertise to optimize category performance and meet customer preferences. Operating in a dynamic environment, team members influence assortment strategy, discover new products, and enhance the customer experience across Food. This role requires strong skills in category strategy, financial and supplier management, decision-making, and adaptability to drive impactful results and maintain alignment with market trends.
What you'll do:

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with long-term business objectives, analyzing market trends and customer behavior.
• Manage pricing, promotions, and inventory decisions to optimize profitability and meet financial targets.
• Lead supplier negotiations, establish performance metrics, and oversee supplier relationships to ensure effective execution.
• Drive channel strategy and collaborate with supply chain partners to align category goals.
• Oversee team performance, provide coaching, and manage priorities to support business growth.
• Utilize data analysis to inform decisions, improve assortment, and enhance customer experience across channels.
• Support execution of features, modular layouts, and product setups to maximize category impact.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in category strategy development and execution for moderately complex categories.
• Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership and budget forecasting.
• Expertise in supplier negotiation and relationship management to drive price leadership and profitability.
• Ability to analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated team management capabilities, including coaching, performance evaluation, and talent development.
• Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to influence business outcomes.
• Effective decision-making skills with a focus on customer-centric and omni-channel strategies.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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 3 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Supervisory experienceMasters: Business, Masters: Merchandising

Primary Location...

701 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.