(can) Associate Merchant (ca)- Optical

Walmart

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Base: $74,000.00 - $101,750.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Not specified
Merchandise profit and loss management
Vendor agreement negotiation and management
Assortment needs determination and sku optimization
Walmart is seeking an Associate Merchant for their Optical category in Mississauga, Ontario. The role focuses on managing merchandise strategies, vendor relationships, and financial performance while promoting a culture of respect and integrity

Job Summary

  • The Associate Merchant designs and executes strategies to achieve profit objectives while delivering products that meet customer needs.
  • Key responsibilities include managing merchandise profit and loss, overseeing category financial results, and negotiating vendor agreements to drive supplier performance.
  • The role requires a strong understanding of optical retail, data-driven decision-making for assortment analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Walmart is seeking an Associate Merchant for their Optical category in Mississauga, Ontario. The role focuses on managing merchandise strategies, vendor relationships, and financial performance while promoting a culture of respect and integrity.

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
  • Financial forecasting and inventory target management

Nice-to-have

  • Omnichannel experience as an asset
  • Ecommerce or Omni Channel experience
  • Financial Planning experience
  • Optical retail experience
  • Leadership in guiding Category Team Analysts

Key Requirements

  • College Certificate or Diploma
  • 1 - 2 years of experience
  • Retail experience required
  • Commodity Knowledge and Negotiation Skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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