Director, Merchandising - Kids Active, Walmart Fashion

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

11d • $110,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. In fashion, this means we are democratizing fashion and offering incredible assortment, trend, and quality and an extraordinary value. This mission is the foundation for every decision we make as we shape the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability and everything in between. As the Director, Merchandising – Kids Active for Walmart Fashion, your expertise, vision, and strategy will bring the Kids Active category to life across our omni-channel platforms. Leveraging your leadership, advocacy, and negotiation skills with the scale of the Walmart system, you’ll make a direct impact on the business and help families everywhere save money and live better.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Leading cross-functional teams
• Microsoft Office
• Negotiating with third-party suppliers
• Masters: Business Administration

Responsibilities

• Lead market winning merchandising strategy for the Kids Active category, aligning with Walmart Fashion and broader Walmart strategies.
• Transform active category and lead strategy, team management, budgeting, forecasting, modular planning, assortment selection, replenishment, and supplier negotiations.
• Set the overall strategic direction for Kids Active, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends that drives outsized marketshare growth
• Analyze competition, customer behavior, industry trends, and the macro environment to inform business decisions.
• Develop and execute long-term business plans and prioritized strategic initiatives for the Kids Active business.
• Foster a customer-centric approach, making recommendations and decisions that enhance the omni-channel customer experience.
• Guide suppliers and vendors in developing customer-focused products and processes.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Provide overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices.
• Own and drive the P&L.
• Evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Champion creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and customer experience.

Benefits

• Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director