Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Sr Manager, Hardlines Marketplace Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for managing key growth, planning and process improvement initiatives across the Hardlines Marketplace segment. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders from Product Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Analytics, Marketing and Site to drive new initiatives forward by scoping their financial viability, developing business requirements, and leading the execution of pilots and launch plans. Additionally, this role will serve as the program leader and key liaison for all things Walmart Fulfilment Services (WFS) – helping to drive program adoption across seller cohorts and implementing a GTM strategy across Category/Account Managers. A key part of your role will be to use data-driven insights to make informed decisions, driving strategic alignment and innovation. You’ll ensure that project outcomes align with our business strategy, contributing significantly to the growth and success of Marketplace & WFS.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

You have a proven ability to use data analysis for informed decision-making.You possess a proven track record successfully leading eCommerce strategic initiatives from zero to launch.You have demonstrated ability in leading transformative changes across various initiatives.You can influence outcomes and drive consensus across multiple levels.You thrive in a fast-paced setting and adept at managing ambiguity.You exhibit a detail-oriented approach when engaging with key stakeholders.You believe in and prioritize the collective success of the team and are quick to jump in, help, mentor, and coach your fellow team members.

You’ll make an impact by:

Managing the WFS operating plan: Lead category and seller business reviews, track/report financial performance, and remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance.Driving strategic initiatives: Identify and implement vertical business and seller growth initiatives in conjunction with relevant strategy and product teams. Manage specific features, functionalities and tooling enhancements through the development of business cases, product requirements and overall project management. ​​Delivering data-driven insights: Develop insightful market and business intelligence including industry trends, competitive threats, category/assortment opportunities, etc. and advise the Hardlines MP leadership team on strategic implications and actions.Implementing new processes and ways of working: Build effective ways of working across teams and drive collaboration and coordination across functions. Identify opportunity areas that create efficiency, remove obstacles and improve business processes.Building cross-functional advocacy: Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners, works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence and inspire commitment and action.Advocating for the platform: Champion and evangelize our platform, and its evolving capabilities, to our Marketplace sellers and internal stakeholders. Drive awareness and adoption of new seller services including global logistics, new advertising capabilities, ‘big and bulky fulfilment’, and more.Developing Talent: Manage, coach and train a team of high-performing Associates in the development and execution of strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience in business or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years of successful marketplace, strategy, business operations or project management experience.3+ years demonstrated experience managing a team.Strong analytical skills with deep experience across planning and forecasting, business performance analyses, market sizing and business case development.Ability to distill complex business issues and strategies to highlight insights and actionable recommendations in a concise and persuasive manner.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team to drive business positive outcomes.Assertive, adaptable and demonstrates initiative in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

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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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Live Better U is a Walmart-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 annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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 or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel
Merchandising, or a related area. Option 2: 6 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related
area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area

Primary Location...

850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America