(USA) Vice President Merchandising, Outdoors & Sports
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Job Location:
Bentonville, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 225000 - 500000
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary...
This position is responsible for strategically leading the Outdoor and Sports portfolio (Outdoors and Sports Fitness & Fun Departments) which accounts for a significant portion of the Merchandising business. This includes creating and implementing portfolio strategies to increase sales decrease expenses increase Return on Investment (ROI) and optimize inventory and SKU/Space for customer and shareholder value and satisfaction.What youll do...
Key Priorities:Merchandising Portfolio Strategy: Provides direction for merchandising initiatives that are aligned with Omni SBU merchandising goals; ensures the aesthetic quality and trends for each product support customer needs; ensures merchant leadership alignment with creative brands and products; and monitors the annual budget deployment as business needs trends and customer behavior change.
Customer Experience and Shopping Habits: Provides a world-class customer experience by offering a range of high-quality high-value products through all channels (e.g. in-store Walmart Marketplace Walmart Fulfillment Service etc.) Ensure that merchandise is presented consistently across all channels (e.g. Feature and Modular Presentation Walmart App Homepage Department Pages and Item Pages etc.) to deliver an experience that drives sales customer conversion and customer satisfaction.
P&L Accountability: Accountable for the portfolios P&L within the context of the Omni SBU Merchandising strategy. Leads efforts to increase portfolio profitability by managing costs and delivering industry-leading pricing.
Partnership with Leaders: Collaborates with other Senior Leaders to ensure that the Merchandising strategy is in sync with the other business unit strategies (e.g. Operations; Replenishment Marketing). Collaborates with the Merchandising Operations and eCommerce Merchandising Operations teams to achieve Omni SBU Merchandising objectives in an efficient and effective manner.
Marketing Differentiation and Competitive Advantage: Understands the competitive landscape and competitive advantage of the portfolio in order to create market differentiation and competitive advantage. Continuously inspects and adapts to the Omni retail environments evolution. Continually provides new experiences to customers in order to increase market share wallet share and customer retention.
Pricing Strategies: Ensures that pricing strategies support portfolio objectives to drive ROI and market share growth while maintaining the companys reputation for price leadership. Utilizes intelligence gleaned from pricing analytics to inform pricing strategy decisions.
Supplier Relations: Ensures the quality of supplier relationships within portfolios by advising and leading Merchants Senior Merchants and Merchandising Directors. Engages with senior supplier leadership to build collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships across the portfolio.
Merchandising Complexity: Manages a portfolio of related categories with a moderate volume and complexity (e.g. assortment complexity supply chain complexity managerial responsibility sourcing requirements industry standards customer expectations etc.)
Respect for the Individual
Demonstrates and encourages respect for others; Builds high performing teams; seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences; creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all; serves as a talent scout who identifies attracts and retains best talent.
Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities; builds the talent pipeline; creates an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work; empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer/member and company; and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments.
Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve business objectives; and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action.
Acts with Integrity
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to support and reinforce our culture; champions Walmarts commitment of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity sustainability and community (e.g. creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers eliminating waste/emissions strengthening communities).
Ensures that organizations follow the law our code of conduct and company policies; drives an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and models our culture of non-retaliation; proactively gathers concerns raised by associates and takes action and models this for others; holds self and organization accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.
Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble self-aware honest and transparent.
Service to the Customer/Member
Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low-Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members.
Adopts a holistic end-to-end perspective that considers data analytics customer/member insights and different parts of the business when making plans and designing or executing strategies to capitalize on opportunities with global impact.
Strive for Excellence Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; creates an environment that supports learning innovation learning from mistakes and intelligent risk-taking; and models resilience in the face of setbacks.
Acts as a change agent to drive continuous improvements; supports others through change; and guides the adoption of new technology and supports digital disruption in line with Walmarts business model.
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 .
The annual salary range for this position is $225000.00 - $500000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
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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.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Supply Chain Management or related field and 10 years experience in merchandising financial planning replenishment management retail operations management or related area.Option 2: 12 years experience in merchandising financial planning replenishment management retail operations management or related area. 8 years supervisory experience. 8 years experience with profit-and-loss responsibility. As permitted by applicable law provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate.
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 Masters degree in Business Administration Negotiating in a merchandising field Profit-and-loss responsibilityPrimary Location...
702 Sw 8Th St 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.Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
About Company
Walmart started with one man. In 1962, Sam Walton began with just one store and one mission: help people save money so they could live better. As a growing global digital enterprise and with over 11,500 stores, we maintain Mr. Sam’s vision, but now, we are able to help more customers ... View more
