Merchant - Fresh Meats

Position Summary... Role summary: As a (USA) Merchant, you will lead category strategy development and execution, driving financial performance and supplier management for a moderately complex category. This role requires making informed decisions on pricing, promotions, and channel alignment while leveraging data insights to optimize assortment and customer experience. You will manage a cross-functional team, oversee supplier negotiations, and support operational initiatives to meet business objectives. The position demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across functions to deliver value and maintain competitive advantage within Walmart’s retail environment. About the team: The Meat & Seafood team is a results-driven group of merchants dedicated to delivering exceptional value to Sam’s Club Members. Operating in a commodity-driven environment, the team collaborates closely to safeguard and enhance the meaningful value provided. They develop and execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee financial performance to meet business objectives. With a focus on data-driven decision-making and operational excellence, the team supports continuous improvement and innovation to ensure a superior customer experience across all channels. What you'll do... Develop and execute category strategies aligned with long-term business plans to drive growth and profitability. Manage pricing, promotion, and channel strategies to optimize category performance and customer experience. Oversee supplier negotiations, establish terms, and monitor supplier execution to ensure alignment with business objectives. Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform decision-making and category adjustments. Lead and develop team members, setting performance expectations and fostering a collaborative work environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to support financial forecasting, inventory management, and merchandising initiatives. Utilize data analytics to identify opportunities, measure progress, and implement continuous improvements. 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, negotiation, and performance tracking. Ability to analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform decisions. Demonstrated leadership in team management, including coaching, development, and performance evaluation. Proficiency in driving omni-channel customer-focused strategies and operational excellence. Skilled in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to influence business outcomes and continuous improvement. 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,…

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