(USA) Manager, Data Analytics- Sensory Science

Sam's West • Bentonville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manager, Sensory Science & Merchandise Experience, you’ll support sensory and consumer research that helps Sam’s Club develop and improve products across merchandise categories. You’ll partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Quality, Consumer Insights, and suppliers to design research, analyze results, and translate Member feedback into clear product recommendations. This is a hands-on scientific role for someone who can independently manage research from business question through final recommendation. The Member’s Mark Consumer & Sensory Insights team integrates consumer feedback into product development through comprehensive research and sensory science. By engaging with members nationwide via the Member’s Mark Community, the team co-creates, tests, and refines products using quantitative and qualitative methods, including in-home and in-club testing. This team transforms member experiences into actionable insights that guide Product Development, Merchandising, and supplier partners. Their mission is to deeply understand members to build superior products, minimize risk, and enhance performance, supported by strong data analysis, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years’ experience conducting mathematical or statistical research, analysis and modeling intelligence, corporate security, or related area OR 4 years’ experience conducting mathematical or statistical research, analysis and modeling intelligence, corporate security, or related area.
• Strong knowledge of sensory and consumer research methodologies.
• Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Ability to independently manage research from design through reporting.
• Strong product-development and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear business recommendations.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of sensory science, consumer research, product research, or related experience.
• Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Statistics, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience in CPG, retail, manufacturing, or product development.
• Business analysis and reporting, Microsoft Office, Statistical modeling software

Responsibilities

• Design and execute sensory and consumer research.
• Translate business questions into appropriate research designs and methodologies.
• Independently analyze and interpret data, including statistical testing.
• Identify drivers of product performance and provide clear recommendations for improvement.
• Manage multiple studies simultaneously from planning through reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to integrate Member feedback into product development.
• Ensure research meets established scientific and quality standards.
• Support in-home, central-location, and other sensory testing experiences.

Benefits

• 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.
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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