(USA) Senior Manager, Assortment Activation

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

2d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Assortment Activation, leads the strategic planning and execution of modular and relay initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives. This role oversees resource management, operational standards, and cross-functional collaboration to drive consistent execution quality. By fostering continuous improvement and mentoring emerging leaders, the position supports business priorities through data-driven decision-making and process optimization. The role demands strong governance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder coordination to deliver impactful results while upholding the highest standards of integrity and operational excellence. The Assortment Activation team collaborates with merchant stakeholders to optimize in-store space and item placement aligned with customer needs. This team leads effective assortment execution by managing resources, timelines, and evaluating modular performance to maximize space utilization and productivity. They provide strategic guidance, uphold execution standards, and drive continuous process improvements. Working cross-functionally, the team ensures clear, accurate assortments that support business priorities and enhance the shopping experience. Their focus on strategic planning, execution, and operational excellence enables consistent delivery of impactful results.

Requirements

Extensive experience in strategic planning, execution leadership, and governance of complex initiatives.
Proven ability to manage portfolios and resources effectively, balancing capacity with business priorities.
Expertise in process optimization, risk management, and data analysis to drive operational excellence.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, enabling alignment between insights, merchant, and leadership teams.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing high-potential talent to build future leaders.
Ability to design and monitor KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement and quality standards.
Commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, operations, or related area and 5 years’ experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution, including 2 years’ experience leading teams or cross-functional programs.
OR 7 years’ progressive experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution, with demonstrated leadership of large-scale relay/mod initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience influencing senior stakeholders across formats.
Experience with enterprise modular planning and retail execution platforms.
Master’s degree in business, merchandising, operations, or related area.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning, governance, and oversight of modular and relay initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives.
Manage portfolio capacity and resources, sequencing work to meet business rhythms and store readiness.
Establish and enforce execution standards and best practices, conducting post-implementation reviews to scale improvements.
Serve as a strategic liaison across Insights, Space, and Merchant teams to align decisions with execution realities.
Mentor managers and associates, fostering continuous learning and leadership development.
Drive process optimization, risk mitigation, and data-informed decision-making to support operational excellence.