Senior Manager, Category Management - Entertainment & Office

Role Description

The Senior Manager, Category Management - Entertainment & Office is responsible for executing the end-to-end digital merchandising strategy for assigned categories. This role drives omnichannel performance by optimizing online assortment, availability, content, and member experience, ensuring digital execution reflects operational realities while delivering convenience, quality, and value to members.

With a strong focus on accuracy, freshness perception, and fulfillment readiness, this role partners closely with Merchants, Operations, and Product to ensure seamless digital execution.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a high-performing category management team, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Drive category strategy by analyzing market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to optimize assortment and product mix.
• Manage category financials, including budget oversight, margin improvement, and achievement of sales targets.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure optimal distribution and pricing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams to enhance customer experience.
• Monitor category performance metrics and implement continuous improvements to drive growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in category management with strong analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Experience managing complex category assortments, product sourcing, and inventory optimization across multiple channels.
• Strong negotiation skills to establish strategic partnerships and secure favorable terms with suppliers and distributors.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans aligned with organizational goals and financial targets.
• Proficiency in monitoring category performance metrics and implementing continuous improvements to enhance results.
• Effective collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with marketing, merchandising, and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, retail or related field and 4 years' experience in business, retail or related field OR 6 years of experience in business, retail or related field.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Company Description

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.