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Assortment Strategy & Management: Possess knowledge of: Assortment analytics sources and reports; assortment performance metrics; assortmentmanagement tools. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Works with merchants on assortment strategy and management for aspecific category or department; follows processes and procedures for managing assortment quality; assists with the development of lists ofassortment needs for a department or category; develops plans to address needs; records information used to assess assortment performance andopportunities; produces and uses basic reports. Business Process Improvement: Possess Knowledge of: Process improvement processes and guidelines; problem-solving methodologies; processdocumentation resources and policies. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Participates in defining organizational strategic goals andpurposes; defines strategies to gather and keep customers; analyzes business processes, identifies alternative solutions to outdated processes, andassesses feasibility; establishes requirements for large changes in the overall mission, roles, responsibilities, and processes necessary to makebusiness improvements; evaluates financial, cultural, technological, and other factors; recommends new approaches that seek the use of advancedtechnology; works to overcome business process improvement resistance from managers, the labor force, and other groups. Data Transformation & Integration: Possess knowledge of: Data quality guidelines; data customization techniques; data management tools; datatransformation processes. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Extracts data from identified databases; creates data pipelines andtransforms multiple data sources into usable data sets; develops knowledge of current data transformation processes; customizes transformed datasets for multiple audiences and reporting goals. Partnership & Collaboration: Possess knowledge of: Stakeholder identification and mapping; stakeholder analysis; stakeholder communication;stakeholder engagement techniques; stakeholder management effectiveness tools and methods; fluency in specialized business vernacular. To beable to carry out the following responsibilities: Builds, maintains, and enhances effective internal and external partnerships; influences outcomes andassists in communicating shared goals with diverse groups and parties; identifies and addresses additional partner needs and educates them onvalue creation; communicates with other individuals or teams to solve shared problems; identifies how changes in business strategy impact talent andrecruiting strategies; consults regularly with leaders of business unit(s) to advise on strategic decisions; brings ideas and solutions proactively to thebusiness and team members; promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Strategic Business Acumen: Possess knowledge of: Industry, environmental, economic factors and competitors (for example, market fluctuations,changes in policies or politics, emerging technology, cultural practices); global business strategy; translating business knowledge into actionableinsights; business management practices across multiple domains (for example, merchandise, supply chain marketing, sales, technology, businesssystems, human resources) and in-depth knowledge of company practices; business metrics (for example, fiscal financial targets, product sales,service line and operational budgets, technology spend). To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Develops, evaluates, and implementsproposed business cases for projects and initiatives; influences business stakeholder decision making; translates business requirements intostrategies, initiatives, and projects, aligns them to the business strategy and objectives, and drives the execution of deliverables; demonstratesexpertise of multiple business units/organizations being supported; builds and articulates the business case and return on investment; challengesbusiness assumptions on topics related to assigned domain expertise; develops new, function-wide processes and ways of working; teaches andguides others on best practices; proactively engages in the external community to build Walmart's brand and learn more about industry practices;supports and influences evidence-based decision making by objectively establishing requirements, identifying options, and selecting andrecommending solutions to deliver services that provide value to business; recognizes and translates complex data into insights to supportstakeholders and explain complex data in an easy to understand way; anticipates the relative positive and negative impacts of every aspect offinancial management; participates in making business decisions based on financial forecasts and models. Entrepreneurial Innovation: Possess knowledge of: Overall business targets for assigned product categories; assortment of products available acrossmarkets; customer preferences and demand patterns; market pricing and deals across suppliers; concepts like Minimum Viable Product. To be ableto carry out the following responsibilities: Understands future customer needs to monitor market trends for assigned category and makerecommendations; creates quarterly plans and enables implementation to achieve sourcing targets; recommends changes in merchandiseassortment based on customer feedback and local market preferences/ seasonality; recommends changes in product mix, SKU mix, prices, andassortment based on customer feedback; identifies and assesses the value of adopting or adapting elements of business models from otherindustries. Seller Lifecycle: Possess knowledge of: Seller segments, business structures, categories, and capabilities; key performance metrics and evaluationtechniques; market forces and global trends that may impact seller performance; business drivers for sellers, markets, and segments. To be able tocarry out the following responsibilities: Identifies new and emerging sellers with differentiating core capabilities; engages with sellers to gain insightson categories and market trends; monitors and reports on seller performance and implements strategies to improve performance; reviews sellerdetails, capabilities, and competencies and submits recommendations to leadership; collaborates with sellers and stakeholders to identify and implement innovative ideas. Digital Literacy and Analytics: Possess knowledge of: Sources of relevant data; data analysis techniques; data dashboard tools (for example,PowerBI, Tableau); sources of industry trend information; spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. To be able to carry out the followingresponsibilities: Leverages data analysis tools to explore simple data; performs basic statistical analysis; derives insights; and creates basic reports;identifies, implements, and drives technology change within scope of work; uses visualization tools to represent data and construct coherent stories toinfluence decisions; explains how customer analytics can enhance customer relationship management; helps others locate learning resources relatedto customer analytics; identifies the business units currently using customer analytics within the organization; describes the major initiatives thatdepend on customer analytics for successful outcomes; explains the relationship between statistical measurement and business improvement;explains measurements of business performance and how to identify trends; describes the technology and core applications used for trackingbusiness performance and applying data to business decisions. Negotiation: Possess knowledge of: Negotiation techniques, tactics, tools, and processes; internal and external stakeholder mapping; regulatoryrequirements and management of supplier agreements. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Identifies similarities and differences inpositions and assesses impacts on discussions; protects company positions while demonstrating willingness to achieve "win-win"; successfullycompletes significant negotiations, both internal and external; ensures negotiators have awareness of complementary yet diverse interests; detectsand addresses lack of progress or stalemates; details the risks of negotiation breakdown from each party's perspective; leads fact-based decisions inhigh-risk situations (for example, industry trends for product development); seeks guidance on and escalates complex legal and/or regulatory issues. Retail Trends and Direction: Possess knowledge of: Overall business targets for respective business area; industry and competition trends andoutlooks; market potential; product categories, SKUs, relevant quantities, and seasonal/relevant trends; customer preferences and demand patterns;EDLC/Pricing and Variance analysis; market conditions; market positioning. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Explains retailbenchmarks and relates these to own organization; discusses company retail practices in relation to those of other organizations; compares andcontrasts information sources; outlines organizational implications associated with major trends; analyzes trends associated with a variety of products,services, and markets; understands the dynamics that impact the market (for example, market fluctuations, changes in regulatory policies or politics,emerging technology, cultural practices). Leadership Expectations Respect for the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all; builds a high-performing, diverse team; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace and equitable experiences where associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all; identifies, attracts, and retains the best, diverse team members. Respect for the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work; empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer/member and company; and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments. Respect for the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us. Acts with Integrity: Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and sets expectations for others to do the same; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates. takes action and encourages others to do the same; holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values. Acts with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent. Service to the Customer/Member: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members. Service to the Customer/Member: Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy. Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Strive for Excellence: Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.