Live Category Manager - Sneakers
eBaySalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries
Requirements
- 5-8 years of progressive experience in Retail Space Planning, Store Planning/Design, Merchandising, Assortment Analytics, Store Operations or Supply Chain
- Post-secondary education in Business, Retail Management or Data Analytics (asset)
- Proven track record of leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams, including performance management and talent pipeline development
- Strategic Problem Solving: Ability to assess complex problems, "connect the dots" between data sources & inputs and formulate actionable recommendations that drive key metrics forward
- Stakeholder Influence: High business acumen with the ability to build credibility & trust quickly; confident in challenging status quo thinking and influencing senior leadership and cross-functional partners
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, compelling narratives and presentations for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Agility & Execution: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing competing demands while maintaining a bias for action and results
- Strong proficiency in Blue Yonder (JDA) Space Planning and/or Floor Planning (strongly preferred)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data sets and metrics into a clear, strategic narrative
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); experience leveraging Gen AI tools (e.g., MS Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini) (strong asset)
- Leadership Expectations: Demonstrates respect for all, builds high-performing teams, embraces differences, creates culture of belonging, drives positive experiences, develops talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring
Responsibilities
- Designs, delivers, and provides hyper-care for category floor plan refreshes and planogram sets, enabling merchant category strategy through effective management of build activities, timelines, and maintaining standards for customer-relevant designs
- Accountable for on-time creation, monitoring, and risk resolution of the Category Relay Schedule and/or Projects, ensuring cross-functional stakeholders complete milestones on time to deliver accurate category floor plans and planograms
- Supports preparedness for key meetings and reviews, mitigating risks and resolving issues identified
- Ensures accuracy of category floor plan and planogram drawings, including on-time check-in and finalization
- Conducts consistency and thoroughness of change reviews with cross-functional partners to obtain necessary approvals or directions for changes, especially before key meetings
- Ensures integrity and maintenance of accurate category floor plans and planograms, including active listings, dimensions, locations, and traits
- Ensures compliance with category space and planogram standards, guiding principles, and space excellence targets, with necessary checks and reporting to facilitate decision-making
- Identifies and drives strategic and process improvements, introduces new technologies
- Engages in senior leadership meetings to provide progress reports and insights
- Manages overall performance and professional development of direct reports to ensure achievement of objectives efficiently
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Manager, Modular and Space Execution role?
Candidates need 5-8 years of progressive experience in Retail Space Planning, Store Planning/Design, Merchandising, Assortment Analytics, Store Operations or Supply Chain. Post-secondary education in Business, Retail Management or Data Analytics is an asset.
What technical skills are needed for this position?
Strong proficiency in Blue Yonder (JDA) Space Planning is required, along with skills in managing category floor plans, planograms, and related drawings.
What leadership skills are important for this role?
A proven track record of leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams, including performance management and talent pipeline development is essential.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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