Utilize market research including category, competitor, and customer trend information to create the portfolio strategy and operating plan. Accountable to approve SCP (Strategic Category Planning) summary and financial overviews both short and long term.
Deliver SBU sales, market share growth, gross profit, and inventory level targets through forecasting; pricing (price leader), cost analytics, (cost of goods & cost to sell) markdown, receipts, sales mix, and ad collection.
Accountable for the final approval of pricing strategy, gross profit, and markdown actions with input from Category Managers, cross-functional support associates and vendors.
Accountable for budgeted inventory levels through close collaboration with Category Managers and Replenishment.
Secure organizational resources (cross- functional partners, financial, people) to support capital investments, tests/pilots to fund future organizational growth.
Responsible for associate engagement, development and ensuring associates (direct and indirect reports) have current development and succession plans in place. Provide coaching and direction to the Merchandising team and mentor associates throughout the business as required.
Develop and maintain key strategic vendor partnerships and ensure all vendors operate in alignment with Walmart’s objectives and values, at the department and/or divisional level.
Qualifications
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 6-8years
Minimum Qualifications…Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Age – 16 or older
Preferred Qualifications…Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
Primary Location…
1940 ARGENTIA RD, MISSISSAUGA, ON L5N 1P9, Canada
Position Summary…
The Senior Director, Merchandising ensures Walmart remains competitive as the price leader against other retailers. This role will be responsible to lead the strategic direction of a large portfolio (sales volume and complexity) and accountable for the development, communication, and execution of assortment, pricing, and negotiations. The incumbent will lead, engage, and inspire a category management team and cross-functional specialists to achieve P&L deliverables and provide an exciting range of products customers’ desire at unbeatable prices.
What you’ll do…
Develop the portfolio strategy with alignment to the SBU strategy to ensure the delivery of profit and growth targets. Manage the IOP (Integrated Operation Plan).
Utilize market research including category, competitor, and customer trend information to create the portfolio strategy and operating plan. Accountable to approve SCP (Strategic Category Planning) summary and financial overviews both short and long term.
Deliver SBU sales, market share growth, gross profit, and inventory level targets through forecasting; pricing (price leader), cost analytics, (cost of goods & cost to sell) markdown, receipts, sales mix, and ad collection.
Accountable for the final approval of pricing strategy, gross profit, and markdown actions with input from Category Managers, cross-functional support associates and vendors.
Accountable for budgeted inventory levels through close collaboration with Category Managers and Replenishment.
Secure organizational resources (cross- functional partners, financial, people) to support capital investments, tests/pilots to fund future organizational growth.
Responsible for associate engagement, development and ensuring associates (direct and indirect reports) have current development and succession plans in place. Provide coaching and direction to the Merchandising team and mentor associates throughout the business as required.
Develop and maintain key strategic vendor partnerships and ensure all vendors operate in alignment with Walmart’s objectives and values, at the department and/or divisional level.
Qualifications
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 6-8years
Minimum Qualifications…
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Age – 16 or older
Preferred Qualifications…
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.
Primary Location…
1940 ARGENTIA RD, MISSISSAUGA, ON L5N 1P9, Canada
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