Director, Merchandising – Bedding Position Available In Benton, Arkansas

Position Summary… Senior Director, Merchandising Operations – Bedding Relocation Required to Bentonville, AR We are seeking a Senior Director, Merchandising Operations, to join our team! This leadership role is critical in directing inventory plans for complex strategic business units, driving third-party supplier relationships, developing and prioritizing key business strategies, guiding strategic direction on corporate initiatives, and developing and implementing strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled workforce. What you’ll do… Di rect In ventory Plans for complex strategic bus in ess units, review annual, monthly, weekly, and daily projections aga in st actual results, monitor category markdown budget. Drive Third-Party Supplier Relationships , develop relationships and in terface with vendor leadership personnel, review and analyze contract negotiations and contract management. Develop and Prioritize Key Bus in ess Strategies , manage cross-functional in itiatives that impact store and corporate processes, develop merchan di s in g programs and in itiatives, customer and company communications, and associate tra in in g content. Guide Strategic Di rection on Corporate In itiatives , build and ma in ta in relationships with senior leadership, conduct cost-benefit analysis to evaluate potential strategies, prioritize corporate goals and objectives . Develop and Implement Strategies to Attract and Ma in ta in a Highly Skilled Workforce , di agnose capability gaps, recruit, select, and develop talent, support mentorship, workforce development, and succession plann in g. What you’ll bring: Review in g and approv in g markdown proposals , develop in g prioritized markdown recommendations for senior management when markdowns exceed budget, align category in ventory and turn plans. Ensur in g that budgets and f in ancial commitments are met , ensure that operational expenses are properly managed . Mak in g recommendations for system support developments , recommen d i n g merchan di se priorities for store operations, translat in g merchan di se strategies for assigned departments in to executable programs for store operations. Ga in in g alignment from cross-functional bus in ess areas on bus in ess processes, drive accountability for implement in g corporate in itiatives and achiev in g di v ision goals with in cross-functional areas. Promot in g a customer environment , demonstrat in g adaptability and sponsor in g cont in uous learn in g , and leverag in g the capabilities of new and exist in g talent. The above in formation has been designed to in di cate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to conta in or be in terpreted as a comprehensive in ventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hir in g process.

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Beyond competitive pay, you can receive in c entive awards for your performance. Other great perks in c l ud e 401(k) match , stock purchase plan , paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. Equal Opportunity Employer Walmart, In c . 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 understan d i n g, respect in g, and valu in g unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and op in ions- while welcom in g all people. Walmart In c . participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws. Who We Are Jo in 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 f in d we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable br in g in g your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a k in der way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Jo in us and you’ll di scover why we are a world leader in a culture of belong in g , susta in ability, and community in volvement. From day one, y ou’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com 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: ‎ ‎ – Stock ‎ ‎ 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 suppliers

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Business Administration Primary Location… 1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America