Director, Product Development And Sourcing-Consumables and Health and Wellness-Sam's Club

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

43d•$130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Are you ready to lead innovation for one of the most member-loved brands in retail? As Director of Product Development for Member's Mark Consumables and Health and welless and , you'll guide a high-performing team to create exceptional products that delight our members and drive sustainable growth. You'll collaborate across merchandising, suppliers, and technical teams to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and bring bold ideas to life. If you're a visionary leader with a competitive edge, analytical mindset, and passion for product excellence-this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Location: Bentonville, Ar This position does not support immigration-related employment benefits What you'll do... As a Director in Private Brands Product Development, you will lead a team of product developers that work cross-functionally across the merchandising organization to develop a cohesive member strategy and create new items that will delight our Member. You will manage key performance metrics that drive sustainable growth, develop robust partnerships with merchants and suppliers, and use vision and creativity to positively impact the member experience with the Member's Mark brand. You know your member and supplier needs better than anyone else and are constantly thinking about what is next for your business. Success in this role requires tenacity, an analytical mindset, influence, and a competitive spirit. You'll use your executive presence to work with merchants and suppliers at all levels and navigate interesting, complex challenges. You'll make an impact by… Provides overall direction for team by analyzing business objectives and member needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a member-first environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning. Leads the implementation of cross-organizational Private Brands initiatives that impact operational efficiency and member experience. Communicates strategic initiatives by influencing and collaborating with cross functional teams; gathering knowledge from relevant sources; analyzing the potential return on investment; developing assessments of key opportunities; documenting project scopes; developing long-range plans and project timelines; and providing updates and progress reports to senior leaders. Oversees the development of product specifications and supplier alignment through the product lifecycle to ensure member needs are met through new item development. Collaborates with internal and external partners to determine product needs, conducting industry benchmarking, resolve issues, and ensure alignment. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy. You'll sweep us off our feet if… You are confident in your ability to lead a team that seeks member-centric solutions and strategies to achieve Member's Mark brand objectives. You enjoy creating a positive team environment while leading and developing others to unlock their full potential. You are an entrepreneur and enjoy developing your own solutions to challenges. You are data savvy: you can analyze performance, understand trends, and translate results into strategies. You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition! You have experience in the following areas: Experience leading product development teams in CPG and formulated drug industries, Research and Development experience, Experience leading technical teams, FDA experience

Requirements

Educational background in applicable technical area of expertise: Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, or related field and 4 years experience in project management OR 6 years experience in project management, process engineering, or related field.
Five years experience leading cross functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Leading Walmart project teams to solve problems in Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Merchandising or Sourcing.
Managing multiple projects in a matrix organization, Retail, Imports or Sourcing
Masters: International Business

Responsibilities

Provides overall direction for team by analyzing business objectives and member needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a member-first environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
Leads the implementation of cross-organizational Private Brands initiatives that impact operational efficiency and member experience. Communicates strategic initiatives by influencing and collaborating with cross functional teams; gathering knowledge from relevant sources; analyzing the potential return on investment; developing assessments of key opportunities; documenting project scopes; developing long-range plans and project timelines; and providing updates and progress reports to senior leaders.
Oversees the development of product specifications and supplier alignment through the product lifecycle to ensure member needs are met through new item development.
Collaborates with internal and external partners to determine product needs, conducting industry benchmarking, resolve issues, and ensure alignment.
Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.

Benefits

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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