(can) Associate Merchant (ca)- Optical

Walmart

Mississauga, ON, Canada
Base: $74,000.00 - $101,750.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on industry norms).
Merchandise profit and loss management
Vendor agreement negotiation and management
Assortment needs determination and sku optimization
Walmart is seeking an Associate Merchant for its Optical category in Mississauga, ON. The role involves designing and executing category strategies, managing profit and loss, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor relationships and product offerings

Job Summary

  • The Associate Merchant designs and executes strategies for specific categories to achieve profit objectives and meet customer needs.
  • Key responsibilities include managing merchandise profit and loss, overseeing category financial results, and optimizing vendor relationships domestically and internationally.
  • The role requires a strong understanding of omnichannel retail, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to lead line reviews and seasonal set deliveries.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Walmart is seeking an Associate Merchant for its Optical category in Mississauga, ON. The role involves designing and executing category strategies, managing profit and loss, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor relationships and product offerings.

Salary

Base: $74,000.00 - $101,750.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Merchandise profit and loss management
  • Vendor agreement negotiation and management
  • Assortment needs determination and SKU optimization
  • Price ladder development and private label strategy
  • New item and promotional forecast management

Nice-to-have

  • Omnichannel experience in retail
  • Ecommerce or Omni Channel background
  • Financial planning experience
  • Optical retail industry knowledge
  • Leadership and team mentoring skills

Key Requirements

  • College Certificate or Diploma
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience
  • Required retail experience
  • Commodity knowledge and negotiation skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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