Merchant
Walmart based in Mississauga, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Merchant. Walmart is a global retail giant offering a diverse range of products and services. Walmart serves millions of customers across Canada. Walmart continues to expand its presence both in-store and online, providing customers with a seamless shopping experience. Walmart operates key facilities and contributes to the local economy as a trusted retailer. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Walmart
Position: (CAN) Merchant
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $15.00-$20.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Mississauga, ON, CA
Job Location: 1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada
Requisition ID/Job ID: R-1803879
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have college Diploma or Certificate
Experience: Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have retail experience
- The candidates should possess strong commodity knowledge and negotiation skills
- The candidates should be aged 16 or older
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to design, develop, and execute strategies for medium-complexity categories, as determined by established sales, qualitative, and quantitative criteria, in partnership with cross-functional specialist teams
- The candidates should be able to achieve profit and loss deliverables and sell the products customers want at unbeatable prices as part of their responsibilities as The Merchant
- The candidates should be able to be accountable for all aspects of merchandise profit and loss management and category financial results relating to specific categories, including short-term and long-term planning, as well as proactive/reactive management to ensure forecasts, sales, markdowns, co-op collection, market share growth, gross profit, inventory targets/budgets, and pricing are met or exceeded. They should be able to communicate/report results to appropriate cross-functional partners and review post-buy financial analysis, identifying Records of Results for review with cross-functional partners
- The candidates should be able to develop category strategies that align with the merchant framework and portfolio strategies/financials through the use and review of multiple data sources. They should conduct item-level assortment analysis and determine assortment decisions, including coverage of needs analysis for priority sub-categories, vendor optimization, SKU optimization, price ladders, private label/brand strategy, and development. They should visit stores (both Walmart and competitors) to build category strategy and price ladders for priority sub-categories and proactively communicate strategies to leadership and their respective cross-functional teams to allow for appropriate planning and execution
- The candidates should be able to initiate, negotiate, and manage vendor agreements, costs, vendor allowances/terms, quality, and delivery terms to drive supplier performance. They should develop and maintain vendor relationships, both domestic and overseas
- The candidates should be able to be responsible for all aspects of marketing for the category (including online) and tab space planning based on historical analysis of results. They should work with vendors as well as internal partners responsible for item-level planning, selection, placement forecasting, and execution for tabs, and all other media. They should be responsible for proofing final tabs or other media for accuracy as well as exit strategies for any tab inventory residue
- The candidates should be able to be accountable for new item and promotional forecasts, identify item deletes, manage and communicate markdowns/markups/price adjustments, and develop exit strategies to ensure adjustments can and will be made as necessary
- The candidates should be able to prepare and lead all line reviews and deliver store-ready modulars and seasonal sets on time, complete promotional planning activities, conduct modular walk-throughs with senior management from cross-functional areas to receive sign-off, and create store communication to ensure flawless execution at the store level
- The candidates should be able to attend trade shows and buying trips to identify new vendors, enhance innovation and product categories that will influence item assortment, new item creation, pricing, and align to the corporate strategy (i.e., Canada and USA)
- The candidates should be able to provide coaching and direction to Category Team Analysts and/or Associate Merchants and/or Category Advisors (vendor) and mentor other merchants as required
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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