Walmart

Senior Merchant - Pet Services

Walmart$90K — $180K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven expertise in category and financial management with profit and loss accountability.
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience managing supplier relationships.
  • Ability to develop and execute category and channel strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Effective team management capabilities including mentoring and performance evaluation.
  • Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and digital tools for decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in project management within a retail environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for business growth.
  • Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and oversee supplier performance.
  • Own pricing, promotion, and channel strategies to enhance customer experience.
  • Lead and mentor a team to achieve operational excellence.
  • Analyze market trends and financial data for category planning.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, supply chain, and marketing.
  • Drive execution of business plans and monitor key performance indicators.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental health coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and family care.
  • Company discounts and adoption/surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees.
Full Job Description
  • Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive long-term business growth and profitability.
  • Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and oversee supplier performance to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Own pricing, promotion, and channel strategies to optimize customer experience and competitive positioning.
  • Lead and mentor a team, managing performance, development, and engagement to achieve operational excellence.
  • Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and financial data to inform decision-making and category planning.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support merchandising, supply chain, and marketing initiatives.
  • Drive execution of business plans, monitor key performance indicators, and adjust strategies as needed.


What you'll bring:

  • Proven expertise in category and financial management, including profit and loss accountability for complex categories.
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience managing supplier relationships and driving price leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category and channel strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Effective team management capabilities, including mentoring, performance evaluation, and fostering engagement.
  • Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to inform decisions and optimize merchandising strategies.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Experience in project management and business strategy development within a retail environment.


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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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