(USA) Senior Analyst, Merchandising Operations

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The Senior Analyst, Merchandising Operations plays a critical role in supporting business plans and driving operational excellence by identifying needs, managing cross-functional initiatives, and delivering actionable insights. This position involves overseeing merchandising programs, facilitating communication, and guiding training efforts to enhance performance. The role requires strong analytical skills to evaluate data, recommend system improvements, and translate strategies into executable plans. The Senior Analyst collaborates with stakeholders to remove obstacles, adapt to change, and promote continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with company values and business objectives to deliver measurable results. About the team: The team supports the execution of business plans and key initiatives focused on assortment activations for Fresh Produce and Bakery. They collaborate across functions to manage merchandising programs, analyze data, and drive operational improvements. By identifying priorities and removing obstacles, the team ensures effective project delivery and continuous performance enhancement. They provide expert guidance, develop training content, and communicate strategies to align with business goals. Committed to integrity and excellence, the team fosters strong partnerships and adapts to evolving needs to deliver value and support the companys mission. What you'll do: Support execution of business plans by identifying operational needs, developing priorities, and removing barriers to enhance performance. Manage cross-functional initiatives impacting merchandising programs, store and corporate processes, and associate training content. Provide insights and recommendations on merchandise priorities and system support developments to senior management and business partners. Oversee training programs by identifying opportunities, assisting in content development, and evaluating effectiveness for continuous improvement. Analyze data to drive solutions, recommend process changes, and support internal customers with project requests and plans. Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to implement business solutions aligned with customer and company needs. What you'll bring: Proven experience in managing cross-functional initiatives and merchandising operations to drive business results. Strong skills in data analysis and interpreting customer and operational insights to inform decision-making. Expertise in developing and communicating business plans, priorities, and performance standards. Ability to identify training needs, support content development, and evaluate training effectiveness. Excellent communication skills to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. Demonstrated adaptability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset. Commitment to integrity, ethics, and supporting company values in all business practices. 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. 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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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. 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. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field OR 2 years experience in business management, merchandising, or related area. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Operations Primary Location... 701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.