Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Strategic Acumen: Possess Knowledge of: Member buying behaviors across channels; Channel specific consumption trends; Key Memberexperience touchpoints across channels; Member feedback collection techniques. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Understandscustomer behavior (for example demand trends, buying behaviors) across channels and within specific channels. Monitors customer feedback, itemreviews, and alternate information channels (for example, social media). Interprets customer data (for example, purchase frequency, NPS, customersatisfaction), shares findings, and develops plans for improvement with cross-functional partners, peers, and leaders. Identifies opportunities topursue new items and categories and improve customer experiences. Researches industry and macroeconomic trends (for example, commodityprices, unemployment rates, purchasing power) and changes in competitor strategies and offerings. Communicates findings and insights to cross-functionalpartners, peers, and leaders. Weighs the pros and cons of channel strategies for items within the assortment. Reviews the financialimplications (for example, shipping and packaging costs) of item channel availability. Maintains open communications with peers and cross-functionalpartners to understand opportunities to coordinate strategic decisions and simplify ways of working. Digital Literacy and Analytics: Possess Knowledge of: Technologies, techniques and digital practices for the evaluation of business performance data;ability to analyze business performance using advanced statistical methods to justify and drive future business planning decisions. To be able to carryout the following responsibilities: Analyzes merchandise sales data and metrics (for example, item/category/department sales, turns, instock) usingappropriate tools, dashboards, and data sources in order to extract relevant information. Develops insights and take actions based on pertinent data.Leverages data to inform item decisions (for example, pricing, markdowns, quantities) and corrective actions. Collects and analyzes industry andcompetitor data (for example, competitor sales results, trade surveys, data firm reports). Adapts strategies to leverage industry trends. Providesfeedback to cross-functional partners on the relevance of industry data sources. Analyzes alternative and emerging data sources (for example, searchengine results, external research publications). Incorporates emerging data sources into analyses as appropriate. Leverages data analysis tools toexplore complex data sets, develop and test hypotheses, use data to influence strategic work, and build, present, and apply insights to decision makingprocesses. Identifies the need for new tools or information sets. Financial Management: Possess Knowledge of: Principles and methodology of finance management; tools and processes needed to managefinancial assets and liabilities throughout the organization. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities:Understands the elements of profit-and-loss statements. Derives insights and researches opportunities to take corrective actions. Supports the development of business cases andrecommendations to deliver projected returns on investment or cost savings. Conducts hindsight analysis as needed. Reviews in-season reportingand financial results for key seasonal events. Coordinates with cross-functional partners to determine financial plans and inventory purchaseamounts. Supply Chain and Operations: Possess Knowledge of: Common activities and tasks performed in Supply Chain and operations functions; generalcompliance, regulatory, and safety guidelines; process flows between functions. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Coordinates withpartners to identify inefficiencies related to Supply Chain and Operations (for example supplier service, delivery schedules, inventory levels/flowpackaging, merchandise display standards, item placement, other merchandise related factors). Maintains open communications with supplier andvendor partners to understand Supply Chain processes and review performance. Collaborates with Supply Chain partners to understand networkcapacity, transportation considerations, and other logistics complications. Follows up with Supply Chain partners to understand shrink and wasteresulting from merchandise and supplier issues. Monitors item quality feedback and identifies quality issue trends. Monitors the impacts of actionstaken to improve Supply Chain and Operations efficiencies on the profit-and-loss statement. Supplier Performance: Possess Knowledge of: Supplier Performance guidelines; supply failure data and issue resolution plans; merchant feedbackchannels. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Gathers and prepares data on supplier non-conformance with performance guidelines.Supports the execution of escalation protocols and procedures to resolve supply issues and improve future supply. Gathers and prepares data relatedto supply failures and supports action planning for issue resolution. Educates suppliers on item life-cycle setup and compliance within new andexisting core systems. Data Quality Management: Possess Knowledge of: Data quality management techniques and standards; business metadata definitions and contentdata definitions; Data profiling tools, data cleansing tools, data integration tools, and issues and event management tools. To be able to carry out thefollowing responsibilities: Promotes and educates others on data quality awareness. Profiles, analyzes, and assesses data quality. Tests andvalidates data quality requirements. Continuously measures and monitors data quality. Delivers against data quality service level agreements.Manages operational data quality management procedures. Manages data quality issues and leads data cleansing activities to remove data qualitydefects, improve data quality, and eliminate unused data. Determines user accessibility and removes or restricts user access as needed. Interpretscompany and regulatory policies on data. Educates others on data governance processes, practices, policies, and guidelines. Manages item statusflags to ensure timely markdown and exit occurs at the club level in conjunction with the Demand Management Team. Live our Values Culture Champion• Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.Servant Leadership• Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.Embrace Change Curiosity & Courage• Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.Digital Transformation & Change• Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working.Deliver for the Customer Customer Focus• Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.Strategic Thinking• Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans.Focus on our Associates Diversity, Equity & Inclusion• Embraces diversity in all its forms and actively supports diversity of ideas and perspectives, as well as diversity goal programs.Collaboration & Influence• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates withimpact to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.Talent Management• Contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, and recognizes others'contributions and accomplishments.

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
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• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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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.
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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

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The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00-$40.00*
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• The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

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Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Option 2: 1 year's experience in inventory planning, replenishment, allocation, purchasing, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Inventory planning, replenishment, allocation, purchasing, or related field

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America