Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Do you want to run one of the country’s biggest books stores? Walmart may be the place for you. As the Books Merchant you will be responsible for owning the Books business, charting a path for growth, innovating for customers, and working to bring the best books for adults and children to Walmart. In this role you will manage two Associate Merchants and work closely with cross-functional partners in store operations, site merchandising, marketing, marketplace and merchandising operations. The Books Merchant will be responsible for the following: Category Strategy -- Owns category strategy develops plans for a complex category and supports the long-term business unit plan Oversees pricing and promotion strategy -- Executes prioritized strategic initiatives Analyzes competition customer behavior industry trends and the macro environment Channel Strategy -- Owns decisions around the channel strategy for a complex category. Makes recommendations and drives channel alignment. Collaborates with supply chain as needed Makes decisions Financial Management -- Owns the P&L management for a complex category. Analyzes daily business. Identifies execution of levers needed to meet financial targets. Determines Open to Buy Actions and inventory related decisions which influence category P&L Supplier Negotiations -- Supports the identification of negotiation levers gives and takes. Drives price leadership and profitability. Defines negotiation cadence. Advises on response and escalation paths. Conducts supplier negotiations and recommending guardrails. Owns decisions on suppliers and supplier execution communication and support. Makes decisions on terms and conditions. Decides performance-tracking metrics. Identifies negotiation training for direct reports. Customer Experience -- Owns decisions customer experience such as search results and search queries for a complex category level search terms. Develops attribution strategy for search engine optimization. Recommends taxonomy. Owns product how we show product fixture type sample online pick updelivery. Omni Channel Customer -- Makes customer-centric recommendations and decisions across all customer touchpoints. Constantly incorporates applicable and actionable customer feedback. Understands customer behavior across channels or within relevant channels. Guides suppliers and vendors in the development of customer-focused processes and products. Team Management -- Manages selection performance development for assigned team and drives engagement. Manages daily and weekly key priorities and tasks to be completed by direct reports or cross-functional team. Provides career guidance. Supports and ensures compliance with company guidelines on Belonging and inclusivity. Budgeting Forecasting -- Supports budget creation for a complex category. Develops the financial forecast and financial plan and determines inventory purchase amounts. Partners with merchandising operations team to support the creation and execution of financial objectives Category Administration -- Supports the resolution of strategic supplier issues and serves as the key contact for suppliers throughout item lifecycle. Supports activity planning facilitates store communications and merchandise sets for corporate events and provides other merchant support. Supports processing for imports and manages other supply chain nuances. Decides items for creation post modular walk or line review. Supports the management of funds coming from trade funds. Features and Promos -- Supports and executes strategy decisions for monthly features for a complex category across store and online channels. Recommends and supports Merchandising Operations in the execution of approved features. Item Setup Maintenance Supports item cross referencing as needed decisions item traits. Decides pack type and shipping channels Supports content and imagery processes for a complex category Modular Assortment -- Decides modular layout principles for a category along with the modular team. Guides space allocation within category for modular relay. Implements assortment strategy through modular work. Supports walkthrough execution and post walkthrough adjustments. Data and Digital Acumen -- Leverages data analysis tools to explore complex data. Develops and tests hypotheses. Builds and presents insights. Uses visualization tools to represent data and construct coherent stories to influence decisions Identifies implements and drives technology change within scope of work. Successfully uses data to influence strategic work Pricing -- Owns pricing decisions across items. Manages COOPs agreements. Recommends competitors for category price match and items to be linked to apply EDLP principles Supports markdown Product Development -- Supports partner product development strategy for a complex category. Cascades strategy approved by department lead. Supports assortment decisions identifies gaps and opportunities and makes brand decisions for specific items. Replenishment -- Supports decision making based on OnTime InFull and DSD receiving performance as needed. Advises and executes fines and penalties Supports planning objectives. Helps determine pack size channel decisions and alignment for items as needed Guides on channel ratio of import domestic units and feature set quantity. Supports optimal pack size and freight terms decisions. Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a team-based work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and ensuring Belonging awareness Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach eventsRespect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all builds a high-performing team seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customer experience for all identifies attracts and retains the best team membersAct with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers and the world around. Strive for Excellence Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions fosters an environment that supports learning innovation and learning from mistakes and intelligent risk taking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

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 $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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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 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...

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America