Senior Manager, Assortment Insights

Walmart

Senior Manager shaping Walmart’s data-driven retail assortments, modular layouts, and store-cluster strategies. Analyzing shopper behavior and category performance to improve merchandising execution and customer value.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Assortment Strategy, Category Management, and Merchandising, with strong analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to deliver culturally relevant assortments.

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Assortment StrategyCategory ManagementData AnalysisCross-Functional Team LeadershipBusiness Analytics

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementAssortment StrategyData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisBusiness Analytics

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProject Management

Industry Keywords

Retail IndustryMerchandisingContinuous ImprovementSupplier SalesReplenishment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the mining and development of category assortments and design strategies
Analyze internal and external data, market trends, and competitor insights to identify strategic opportunities
Develop and inform category modular assortments and merchandising design layouts aligned with category strategy
Analyze sales patterns to determine store clusters and customize modular assortments
Drive execution of business plans by setting priorities, removing obstacles, and measuring performance
Mine insights to deliver culturally relevant assortments for shoppers
Collaborate with buyers, partners, Food Merchandising stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Oversee modular execution accuracy and support continuous improvement across store clusters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Design, Marketing, Mathematics, or related field and 3 years’ experience in retail, replenishment, supplier sales, finance, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in retail, replenishment, supplier sales, finance, or related area
Proven expertise in assortment strategy, category management, and merchandising
Strong analytical skills
Experience in data analysis, statistical analysis, and business analytics
Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills for collaboration with buyers, partners, and stakeholders
Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and continuous improvement
Preferred: Category Management, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Retail Industry, Supervising Associates
Must comply with Walmart’s drug-free workplace and no-tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol on the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs