(CAN) Senior Merchant- Optical

Position Summary...

The role designs develops and executes strategies for complex categories to achieve profit and loss deliverables and meet customer needs at unbeatable prices.

What youll do...

This role is accountable for all aspects of merchandise profit and loss management and category financial results. This includes short-term and long-term planning as well as proactive/reactive management to ensure forecasts sales markdowns coop collection market share growth gross profit inventory targets/budgets and pricing are met or exceeded. The role may also involve communicating and reporting results to relevant cross-functional partners reviewing post-buy financial analysis and identifying records of results for cross-functional review.

The role develops category strategies that align with the merchant framework and portfolio strategies/financials through the use and review of multiple data sources. Item level assortment analysis assortment decisions and needs analysis for priority sub-categories are required. Vendor optimization SKU optimization price ladders private label/brand strategy and development are also part of the role. Visiting stores to build category strategy and price ladders for priority sub-categories may be necessary. Proactive communication of strategies to leadership and cross-functional teams is expected.

Initiate negotiate and manage vendor agreements costs vendor allowances/terms quality and delivery terms to drive supplier performance. The role involves developing and maintaining vendor relationships and may include domestic and overseas vendors. All aspects of marketing for the category tab space planning based on historical analysis of results item level planning selection placement forecasting and execution for tabs and other media are included. Accuracy proofing of final tabs or other media and developing exit strategies for tab inventory residue is also required.

This role is responsible for new item and promotional forecasts identifying item deletes managing and communicating markdowns/markups/price adjustments and developing exit strategies. Preparing and leading all line reviews and delivering store-ready modulars Extended Aisle (1P/ FC only) assortment and seasonal sets on time is necessary. Completing promotional planning activities conducting modular walkthroughs with senior management from cross-functional areas and creating store communication to ensure flawless execution at the store level are also part of the role. Additionally the role involves associate engagement development and ensuring that associates have current development and succession plans in place. This includes providing coaching and direction to and/or Associate Merchants and/or Category Advisors as well as mentoring other merchants as required.

Leadership Expectations:

Respect 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 and experiences 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 members.

Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities; promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work; empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company; and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments.

Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action.

Acts 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 Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers and the world around us (e.g. creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving).

Follows the law our code of conduct and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates. takes action and encourages others to do the same; holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.

Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble self-aware honest and transparent.

Serve our Customers:

Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers.

Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customer insights and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategy.

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.

Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

Qualifications:

• College Certificate or Diploma
• 6-8 years of experience
• Retail Experience
• Commodity Knowledge and Negotiation Skills are an asset
• Experience leading special projects and initiatives

The pay range for this position is $ - $. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

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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.

Age 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

1940 Argentia Rd Mississauga ON L5N 1P9 Canada

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Required Experience:

Senior IC