Merchant - Food Preparation Appliances at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas at Disabledperson, Inc

Job Title

The (USA) Merchant leads category strategy development and execution for a moderately complex category, driving financial performance through pricing, promotion, and supplier management.

Role Summary

The Merchant oversees profit and loss management, channel alignment, and inventory decisions while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer experience across channels. The Merchant manages team performance, supports budgeting and forecasting, and leverages data insights to inform strategic initiatives. By fostering operational excellence and maintaining strong supplier relationships, this position ensures alignment with business objectives and delivers value to customers through effective category and assortment management.

Team Overview

The team is dedicated to making Food Preparation Appliances the preferred choice by offering a broad assortment of trusted brands at everyday low prices. They focus on simplifying mealtime through seamless customer experiences and strategic category management. By leveraging data-driven insights and strong supplier partnerships, the team drives financial performance and operational excellence. They foster a collaborative environment that supports continuous learning, effective decision-making, and the development of talent. Committed to delivering value and innovation, the team ensures every meal becomes an opportunity to connect and celebrate the joy of cooking together.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with long-term business objectives, incorporating pricing, promotion, and channel decisions.

Manage profit and loss for assigned categories by analyzing daily business performance and adjusting financial plans accordingly.

Lead supplier negotiations, establishing terms, performance metrics, and communication protocols to drive profitability and price leadership.

Oversee assortment planning, modular layouts, and product placement to optimize customer experience across channels.

Utilize data analytics to inform decisions, identify opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage and develop team members, setting performance expectations and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Support execution of business plans by removing obstacles and aligning cross-functional resources.

Qualifications

Proven experience in category and channel strategy development for moderately complex categories.

Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership and budget forecasting.

Expertise in supplier management, negotiation, and performance tracking.

Ability to analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform decisions.

Demonstrated team management capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation.

Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to drive strategic initiatives.

Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and supporting company values in all business activities.

Benefits

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.

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

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