Manager, Assortment Activation

Walmart

Manager overseeing assortment initiatives in retail operations at Walmart. Planning and coordinating modular execution to meet business objectives with effective communication.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and balance workload assignments to optimize resource allocation and meet project milestones with quality and timeliness.
Coordinate daily modular execution activities, managing timelines, dependencies, and resources to ensure seamless relay execution.
Provide expert guidance on modular execution standards and walkthrough practices, supporting associates to maintain consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Track progress, identify risks, and remove obstacles to achieve deadlines and quality expectations.
Translate leadership and analyst requirements into structured execution plans with clear communication of updates and decisions.
Capture feedback and performance data to drive continuous improvement and refine repeatable practices.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering operational excellence and growth opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, operations, or related area and 2 years’ experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution.
4 years’ experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution, with demonstrated coordination ownership.
Strong knowledge of modular execution standards and planogram literacy with the ability to provide hands-on consultation.
Excellent communication skills to translate complex requirements into structured plans and maintain clear updates across teams.
Demonstrated ability to identify risks, remove blockers, and drive continuous improvement through feedback and performance metrics.
Experience mentoring and developing associates, fostering operational excellence and team growth.
Proficiency in data analysis and process improvement to support strategic decision-making and execution efficiency.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisprocess improvementmodular execution standardsplanogram literacyproject managementresource allocationperformance metricsrisk identificationtimeline managementcoordination ownership

Soft Skills

communication skillsmentoringteam developmentoperational excellencecontinuous improvementproblem-solvingleadershipfeedback captureorganizational skillsfostering growth opportunities

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in businessBachelor’s degree in merchandisingBachelor’s degree in operations