Director, Merchandising- Kids Shoes

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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 (https://one.walmart.com/) . 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 suppliers

Masters:

Business Administration

• Primary Location...
• 600 Integrity Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart 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.

Walmart, Inc. 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 understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity
• unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions
• while being inclusive of all people.