Merchant - Asian, Indian, Mediterranean & Kosher Foods

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role Summary: Merchant – Asian, Indian, Mediterranean & Kosher Foods Supports the growth of Walmart's multicultural food business by developing customer-focused assortments, delivering compelling value, and creating meaningful shopping experiences across Asian, Indian, Mediterranean, and Kosher categories. Partners cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives, accelerate Marketplace growth, enhance the omnichannel customer journey, and bring culturally relevant solutions to customers and communities nationwide. About the Team: Global Foods Team Our team is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of our customers by building authentic assortments, delivering everyday value, and creating inclusive shopping experiences that reflect the communities we serve. We collaborate across Merchandising, Digital, Marketplace, Store Operations, Localization, and the Belonging organization to drive innovation, elevate Cultural Moments, and expand access to products that matter most. We move with speed, embrace bold thinking, and work together to build businesses that make a meaningful impact for millions of customers. What you'll do:

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with long-term business objectives, incorporating pricing, promotion, and channel decisions.
• Manage profit and loss responsibilities, analyzing daily business performance to meet financial targets and optimize inventory.
• Lead supplier negotiations, establishing terms, performance metrics, and communication protocols to drive profitability and price leadership.
• Oversee customer experience initiatives, including search optimization, product presentation, and omni-channel recommendations.
• Manage and develop team members, setting priorities, providing coaching, and fostering a high-performing work environment.
• Utilize data analysis to inform decisions, support assortment planning, and implement continuous improvements across category operations.

What you'll bring:
 

• Proven experience in category strategy development and execution for moderately complex categories.
• Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership and budget forecasting.
• Expertise in supplier management and negotiation to drive price leadership and profitability.
• Ability to analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform decisions.
• Demonstrated team management capabilities, including coaching, performance evaluation, and development.
• Proficiency in leveraging data analysis and digital tools to influence strategic initiatives.
• Effective decision-making skills with a focus on customer-centric and omni-channel strategies.

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 :
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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 3 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Supervisory experience

Masters: Business, Masters: Merchandising

Primary Location...

701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.