(USA) Senior Director, Merchandising

Job Posting Title: (USA) Senior Director, Merchandising
Job Posting Description: Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The Senior Merchant for Women’s Apparel at Sam’s Club leads the strategy and performance of the business, anticipating member needs and market trends to drive sustainable omni-channel growth. This leader combines strong merchant instinct, member insights and financial acumen to determine where to invest, find and scale great items, and deliver incredible quality and unmatched value. The role develops a high performing team and builds strong relationships across cross functional partners, suppliers and brands. Ultimately, this leader sets the direction, develops great merchants and makes bold decisions that drive long term growth. About the team: The Women’s Apparel team is a high performing group of associates focused on finding great items and delivering incredible quality, newness and unmatched value for our members. As Senior Director of Merchandising, you’ll lead and develop this team, building strong merchant talent and creating a culture of curiosity, accountability and bold thinking. You’ll foster strong relationships across cross functional teams, suppliers and brands, bringing people together to unlock new ideas and opportunities. Together, the team stays close to the member and market, moves with speed and continually raises the bar for Women’s Apparel at Sam’s Club. What you'll do: Develop and implement merchandising strategies based on member buying behaviors and industry trends to drive sales and enhance member value. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize assortment planning, item placement, and category management for cohesive member experiences. Leverage data analysis and digital tools to anticipate market shifts, forecast demand, and mitigate risks impacting merchandise performance. Lead supplier negotiations and partnerships to secure favorable terms and improve supply chain efficiency. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, coaching team members to innovate and execute merchandising initiatives aligned with business goals. What you'll bring: Extensive experience in merchandising with strong leadership capabilities to drive strategic initiatives and team development. Proven expertise in trend analysis, category strategy, and assortment planning to anticipate member behaviors and industry shifts. Advanced skills in data analysis and digital literacy to evaluate business performance and inform decision-making. Deep understanding of supply chain operations and collaboration to mitigate risks and enhance efficiency. Strong negotiation skills to optimize supplier relationships and secure favorable terms. Ability to develop and implement item merchandising strategies that enhance member value and company profitability. At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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. - 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 company 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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location). ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and 5 years’ experience in merchandising or related field OR 7 years’ experience in merchandising or related field. 4 years’ experience with direct responsibility for profit and loss (P&L) statements. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Merchandising or related field, Supervisory experience Primary Location... 2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America Walmart 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.
Minimum Pay: 130000
Maximum Pay: 260000
Pay Frequency: Annual
City: BENTONVILLE
State: AR
Country: United States
Job Area: : [Corporate]
Job Category: : [Corporate Merchandising]
Management Level: E
Job Family: Merchandising
Shift: Weekday Day
Shift: Weekend Day
Employment Type: Full time
Brand: Sam's Club