Manager, Product Development - Seafood & Sushi

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Product Development (Seafood & Sushi) oversees product specifications throughout the entire lifecycle to ensure quality and alignment with business objectives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing sourcing activities, and driving product strategies based on market research and data analysis. The position requires identifying and resolving issues through root cause analysis, streamlining processes, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external partners. Additionally, the manager leads and develops associates, supports compliance with company policies, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to deliver products that meet customer needs and organizational goals. The Product Development team at Sam’s Club leads innovation and quality enhancement for Member’s Mark products, focusing on profitable growth and exceptional customer experience. Collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional partners including Merchants, Sourcing, Quality, Packaging, and Creative teams, they manage product strategies and lifecycle processes. The team addresses complex challenges through strategic insight and clear communication, ensuring alignment and timely delivery. By fostering strong partnerships, leveraging data-driven decisions, and promoting continuous improvement, the team supports business objectives and enhances product offerings across online and in-store channels.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing product lifecycle from development through production to ensure quality and alignment with customer needs.
• Strong skills in cross-functional project management and collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Expertise in product strategy, design, and process improvement to drive business performance.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and recommend effective solutions to resolve product issues.
• Proficient in communicating complex information clearly across multiple channels and teams.
• Demonstrated capability in sourcing coordination and ensuring compliance with documentation and audit requirements.
• Leadership experience in mentoring and developing team members to achieve departmental objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 2 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service
• Data Analysis and Insights
• Microsoft Office
• Product Development
• Programming Language - VBA
• Project Management
• Statistical Programming Language - Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Supervising Associates

Responsibilities

• Manage product specifications throughout the entire lifecycle to ensure quality and alignment with customer needs for the Seafood and Sushi categories.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive product development initiatives and resolve issues.
• Conduct industry benchmarking and analyze data to inform product strategies and identify trends.
• Oversee sample assortments, product approvals, and production processes to meet timelines and standards.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify and address product variances and production challenges.
• Communicate updates and recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Support sourcing activities and ensure accurate documentation and audit compliance.
• Lead and develop team members, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

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.
• 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