Senior Analyst, Assortment Activation

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The Senior Analyst, Assortment Activation, plays a critical role in supporting business plans by identifying operational needs, managing cross-functional initiatives, and driving merchandising programs. This position involves analyzing data, recommending merchandise priorities, and providing insights to senior management to enhance business performance. The role requires effective communication, project management, and collaboration with key stakeholders to implement actionable solutions. The analyst also supports training programs and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring alignment with company standards and contributing to a positive and productive work environment. About the team: If you are the type of person who feels a personal stake in everything that you work on, has a strong sense of ownership, has a love for merchandising, enjoys solving complex analytical problems, has a passion for retail, knows how to foster strong relationships and build trust, and works for the success of the product - then this role could be for you. The ideal candidate will be a driver for any given workstream within the program, working closely with the merchants and business teams to take an idea through implementation and stabilization. What you'll do: Leads execution of business plans and cross-functional initiatives by aligning priorities, removing barriers, and ensuring resources, performance standards, and progress tracking are in place. Translates merchandise strategies into actionable programs, manages merchandising initiatives, communications, and training content, and provides insights and recommendations to leadership. Oversees training by identifying needs, supporting development, and ensuring effectiveness. Supports internal customers through data-driven analysis and process improvements. Applies expertise to guide best practices, drive alignment, and build stakeholder partnerships. Delivers business solutions, adapts to change, and ensures compliance with company policies, ethics, and standards while promoting continuous learning and operational excellence. What you'll bring: Proven experience in managing cross-functional initiatives and executing business strategies to drive operational and merchandising improvements. Strong skills in data analysis and business strategy development to identify opportunities and inform decision-making. Excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and convey complex information clearly. Demonstrated project management expertise, including planning, prioritizing, and adapting to changing business needs. Ability to develop and deliver training content, evaluate effectiveness, and support continuous learning. Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and fostering positive working relationships. Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 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... 601 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. About Walmart: 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.