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 improve merchandising programs and store processes. The role manages cross-functional projects, analyzes data to inform decisions, and provides actionable insights to senior leadership. It requires effective communication, project management, and adaptability to changing business demands.

The analyst contributes to continuous improvement, supports training programs, and fosters collaboration to align work with company goals and operational excellence. The team executes business plans and merchandising strategies, sets priorities, and drives measurable outcomes. It collaborates across functions, uses data and customer insights to support decision-making, and works to improve store processes and operations while maintaining a customer-focused approach and upholding Walmart’s stated values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or two years of experience in business management, merchandising, or a related area.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and executing business strategies to drive operational performance.
• Strong data analysis and project management skills to identify needs, measure progress, and implement solutions.
• Ability to develop and communicate clear business plans and priorities and remove barriers to achieve results.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to influence partners and present insights to senior management.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of business plans by identifying operational needs and removing barriers to improve performance.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives affecting store and corporate processes, merchandising programs, and communications.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on merchandise priorities and system support developments.
• Develop and oversee training programs, ensuring content is relevant and effective for new procedures.
• Analyze data to develop solutions for business challenges and improve store processes.
• Build stakeholder partnerships to implement business solutions and monitor progress.
• Model compliance with company policies and promote ethical standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and collaboration across functions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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