Director, Merchandising - Fresh Global Leverage
Walmart

Job Info

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What you'll do at

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This role will be based out of our home office location in Bentonville, Arkansas, and relocation to this location will be required. Additionally, please note that this position does not support immigration-related employment benefits, including H-1B, TN, L-1, or STEM Extension.

We are seeking a seasoned, forward-thinking Director, Global Merchandising for Fresh to join our high-impact Global Leverage Team. This pivotal role is instrumental in shaping the future of our operations across key markets in China, Mexico, and the US. The successful candidate will play a central role in aligning product offerings, driving market synergies, and identifying cross-market opportunities. This position is integral to our One Sam's Club initiative, which aims to create a consistent yet locally adaptable product portfolio that resonates with members across all three regions.

As part of the Global Leverage Team, you'll be tasked with fostering collaboration between Sam's Club operations in the US, Mexico, and China to amplify growth, elevate the member experience, and streamline business operations. Your focus will be on establishing a unified global shopping experience through the Member's Mark brand, while simultaneously leveraging global resources to overcome regional challenges in product development, sourcing, and supply chain management.

This role is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of driving global business growth, leveraging cross-market collaboration, and enhancing the global brand presence of Sam's Club in the Fresh category.

You'll sweep us off our feet if:

• You thrive on managing complex, multinational categories, bringing together diverse teams to execute a unified strategy with a focus on member satisfaction.
• You excel in utilizing data to drive actionable insights and have a proven track record of making data-driven decisions to outpace competitors.
• You possess a deep understanding of the retail landscape in China, Mexico, and the US, and you're skilled at navigating the nuances of each region while driving global alignment.
• You are passionate about team development and have the ability to inspire others to adopt a global mindset while driving results at a local level.

You'll make an impact by:

• Leading Cross-Market Synergy: Guide the Global Leverage Team in executing strategies that effectively integrate product offerings across the US, Mexico, and China markets. Optimize product selection and identify strategic leverage opportunities to drive performance and growth.
• Driving One Sam's Club: Ensure alignment in product offerings across regions, balancing global consistency with market-specific adaptations to maximize member engagement, satisfaction, and sales.
• Expanding Markets and Fostering Innovation: Identify emerging market opportunities and ensure product offerings evolve to stay ahead of industry trends, competitor movements, and shifting member preferences, thereby supporting business growth and diversification.
• Facilitating Global Collaboration: Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including merchants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across all regions, to foster seamless communication and the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage global market intelligence, member insights, and competitive landscape data to guide key business decisions, ensuring continuous refinement of strategies and fostering ongoing innovation.
• Leadership and Team Development: Mentor, guide, and empower your team, cultivating a culture of learning, growth, and accountability. Provide leadership that drives global best practices and operational excellence, while positioning the team for long-term success.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing large, high-profile projects in a global environment.
• In-depth knowledge of retail dynamics and consumer behavior in the US, Mexico, and China.
• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership, with a focus on team development, performance management, and operational execution.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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.

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