Senior Analyst, Assortment Activation

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Assortment Activation supports business plans by identifying operational needs and driving initiatives that enhance merchandising programs and store processes. The role manages cross-functional projects, analyzes data to inform decisions, and provides actionable insights to senior leadership. It collaborates with stakeholders to implement business solutions, monitor progress, and adapt strategies as needs evolve. The analyst also supports training efforts and promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence while aligning work with company values.

The team supports business plans and merchandising initiatives by identifying operational needs, managing cross-functional programs, analyzing data, and advising senior leadership. It develops training, removes performance barriers, and fosters collaboration across departments to support effective execution of merchandising priorities and operational processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or 2 years of experience in business management, merchandising, or a related area.
• Experience executing business plans and managing cross-functional initiatives to improve operational performance.
• Strong data analysis skills, including interpreting customer and business insights to inform decisions.
• Project management expertise, including setting priorities, removing obstacles, and adjusting plans to meet objectives.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and deliver clear business recommendations.
• Ability to develop and support training programs that enhance team capabilities and operational effectiveness.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and alignment with company values and policies.
• Adaptability to changing business needs and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of business plans by identifying operational needs and communicating priorities to drive performance.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives affecting store and corporate processes, merchandising programs, and associate training content.
• Analyze data and provide insights and recommendations for system improvements and merchandise priorities.
• Develop and adjust performance standards, contingency plans, and training programs to enhance business outcomes.
• Build stakeholder partnerships to implement business solutions and monitor progress.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and Walmart values.
• Foster continuous learning and adaptability to support changing business demands.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off, including sick leave
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs

What This Job Offers

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