Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for executing merchandising and/or purchasing strategies pertaining to one of more of the following: space management, format/category strategy, merchandise planning, format design and planning, visual merchandising, merchandising process design, merchandising analytics, merchandising systems, fixture planning and management, merchandising operations, or other merchandising/purchasing projects as needed.

Job Responsibilities

* Collaborates with other Retail Products departments to execute merchandising strategies that are aligned with Company goals and are focused on delivering value to the customer.
* Communicates with and supports the stores regarding merchandising programs and policies. Works with the field to ensure execution of merchandising programs that drive return and enhance the customer experience.
* Performs and coordinates day-to-day activities to meet departmental objectives. Develops mastery in one area of specialization and generalist knowledge of a broader functional area.
* Collaborates and communicates with other areas of Retail Products, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and internal, cross-functional project teams.
* Works with analytical tools to deliver data analysis to develop, enhance and maintain merchandising programs to the stores.
* Contributes to, participates in, and supports continuous improvements and advancement efforts for merchandising programs.
* Develops an understanding of the systems, tools and processes used in the Merchandising organization. Utilizes this knowledge to develop and execute merchandising programs to the stores.
* Develops an understanding of store KPI and targeted merchandising strategies that will drive store results.
* Creates deep dive analysis to study key area trends.
* Participates in the development of new programs and enhances current programs to meet performance objectives.
* Evaluates key area trends and develops/implements innovative programs/improvements.
* Runs ad-hoc analyses to identify and recommend innovative options to drive business strategy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy. As Americas most loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and wellbeing of every community in America. Operating more than 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving approximately 8 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with platforms bringing together physical and digital, supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in local communities nationwide.