Manager, Assortment Activation

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

2d • $70,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Role summary: The (USA) Manager, Assortment Activation leads the planning and execution of modular assortment initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to quality standards. This role coordinates cross-functional activities, manages timelines, and mitigates risks to meet business objectives. By translating strategic insights into actionable plans, the manager supports continuous improvement and team development while fostering operational excellence. The position requires strong project coordination, data analysis, and communication skills to drive consistent execution and deliver measurable results aligned with company values and customer priorities. About the team: The Assortment Activation team partners closely with merchant stakeholders to ensure optimal in-store space and item placement that align with customer needs and shopping behaviors. This team drives effective assortment execution by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and continuously evaluating modular performance to maximize space utilization and item productivity. They provide strategic guidance, oversee execution standards, and foster operational excellence through ongoing process improvements. Collaboration across functions is key to delivering clear, accurate, and customer-focused assortments that support business priorities and enhance the overall shopping experience.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in resource allocation and workload planning to optimize team efficiency and meet project milestones.
• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and cross-functional communication effectively.
• Experience in process improvement, leveraging feedback and key performance indicators to enhance operational excellence.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering growth and supporting a culture of continuous learning.
• Proficient in data analysis to inform decision-making and drive modular execution standards.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and upholding company values in all aspects of work.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, operations, or related area and 2 years’ experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution.
• 4 years’ experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution, with demonstrated coordination ownership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with enterprise modular planning and retail execution platforms.
• Proven ability to lead through change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and balance workload assignments to optimize resource allocation and meet project milestones.
• Coordinate daily execution activities, managing timelines, dependencies, and team resources effectively.
• Provide expert guidance on modular execution standards and ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and remove obstacles to maintain schedule and quality expectations.
• Translate leadership and analyst requirements into clear, actionable execution plans with ongoing communication.
• Capture feedback and performance data to drive continuous process improvements and best practices.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering operational excellence and professional growth.

Benefits

• At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), 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.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager