The Manager, Merchandising Operations at Walmart is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end item lifecycle, leading cross-functional initiatives, and driving data-driven improvements to support merchandising strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background, experience in retail operations, and advanced analytical skills
Job Summary
The Manager, Merchandising Operations serves as a strategic operator supporting end-to-end item lifecycle execution across complex cross-functional initiatives.
This role requires leading legacy decommission and new development initiatives while ensuring seamless adoption with minimal disruption to merchants.
Walmart offers competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and a fully paid education benefit program called Live Better U.
Matching Summary
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The Manager, Merchandising Operations at Walmart is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end item lifecycle, leading cross-functional initiatives, and driving data-driven improvements to support merchandising strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background, experience in retail operations, and advanced analytical skills.
Salary
Base: $70,000.00 - $130,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual or quarterly performance bonuses; Stock available for certain positions; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
End-to-end item lifecycle ownership
Cross-functional initiative leadership
Project plan and scope documentation
Data-driven root cause analysis
SOP development and training facilitation
Nice-to-have
Ownership mindset and proactive barrier removal
Strong organizational discipline
Ability to manage multiple high-impact initiatives
Trusted stakeholder relationship building
Scalable solution delivery
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or Supply Chain
3+ years experience in Merchandising or Retail Operations
2+ years leading complex cross-functional initiatives
PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification preferred
Advanced analytical skills in Excel, SQL, or Tableau