I'm seeking a senior role in retail operations, merchandising, or account leadership where data drives decisions and collaboration is the default. I thrive in service-first cultures that reward ownership and strategic thinking — where 14 years of Walmart experience in replenishment, category strategy, and supplier partnership can drive measurable growth.
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Melissa Ginter
@melginter
Senior Retail & Merchandising Leader | 14 Years at Walmart | Category Strategy, Replenishment & Supply Chain | Data-Driven Excellence
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm a senior retail and merchandising leader with 14 years of experience inside Walmart's ecosystem, spanning replenishment, category strategy, supply chain execution, and digital merchandising. Over the past three years, I've operated as a Senior Merchant driving assortment architecture, supplier partnerships, and data-informed category decisions across complex portfolios — translating Retail Link and Scintilla insights into action that keeps shelves full and brands growing.
My career was built on operational discipline and cross-functional leadership. I've managed end-to-end replenishment workflows, owned OTIF and in-stock performance, executed seasonal launches and item lifecycle strategies, and partnered directly with buyers and suppliers to align on forecasting, compliance, and growth opportunities. I'm equally comfortable building a demand plan in Excel as I am presenting a strategic recommendation to a VP.
Before merchandising, I spent 16 years in hospitality leadership — an experience that sharpened my ability to anticipate needs, lead under pressure, and deliver consistent, service-first execution. That foundation, paired with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a background in graphic design, gives me a perspective that blends analytical rigor with clear communication and creative problem-solving.
I'm currently pursuing roles in retail operations, merchandising, and account leadership where I can bring the same ownership mentality and strategic clarity that defined my Walmart career to an organization ready to scale.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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Led category strategy and digital growth initiatives, improving customer experience and sales performance across high-visibility businesses. Built and optimized variant groups for thousands of SKUs, strengthened supplier accountability, and used AI to support pricing analysis, forecasting, and competitive content evaluation.
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Completed competitive rotations across Merchandising, Planning, Site Merchandising, and Replenishment to build end-to-end understanding of Walmart’s retail ecosystem. Improved SEO and taxonomy, supported forecasting and inventory health decisions, and helped maintain in-stock performance across complex item sets.
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Managed VP–EVP hiring workflows, vendor partnerships, systems training, and executive-level event planning to improve cross-functional alignment. Built training and enablement for enterprise platforms including Workday and Avature, and improved operational processes to reduce cycle times.
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Led multi-site program redesign and developed talent pipeline support for supply chain operations. Improved workflow efficiency and standardized processes across distribution centers to strengthen operational consistency.
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Led multi-site program redesign and talent pipeline development for supply chain operations. Improved workflow efficiency and standardized processes across distribution centers to strengthen operational execution.
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Delivered enterprise reporting, data insights, and performance dashboards to support strategic decision-making. Translated business needs into actionable metrics and recurring reporting outputs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2021.
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Associate of Science, Graphic Design
Earned an Associate of Science in Graphic Design from Northwest Arkansas Community College in 2009.
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North Arkansas Community College
Associate of Arts
Earned an Associate of Arts from North Arkansas Community College in 2003.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
80k-150k USD
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Account ManagerCustomer Experience ManagerCustomer Onboarding ManagerEnterprise Account ManagerJunior Account ManagerKey Account ManagerStrategic Account ManagerRetail Operations LeadershipProgram ManagerData Reporting SpecialistMerchandising ExecutiveDirector Of MerchandisingRetail Operations DirectorECommerce Operations Director
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