USA) 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 and driving execution of merchandising strategies. This position manages cross-functional initiatives, analyzes data to inform decisions, and provides actionable insights to senior leadership. The role involves developing and communicating business priorities, removing obstacles to performance, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. The analyst collaborates with stakeholders to implement effective solutions, ensures alignment with company standards, and contributes to training and development programs that enhance overall business outcomes.

About the team:

The team drives operational excellence within a dynamic omni-channel retail environment, focusing on delivering the best assortment to meet customer needs efficiently. Members support business plans by identifying priorities, removing obstacles, and managing cross-functional initiatives that impact store and corporate processes. They provide data-driven insights, develop actionable strategies, and foster continuous improvement. Collaboration with key stakeholders ensures alignment with business goals.

The team values integrity, accountability, and effective communication to enhance performance and customer experience while adapting to evolving challenges in the retail landscape.

What you’ll do:

• Support execution of business plans by identifying operational needs and removing barriers to enhance performance.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives impacting store and corporate processes, including merchandising programs and communications.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on merchandise priorities and system support developments.
• Develop and deliver training content, evaluate effectiveness, and update materials based on new procedures.
• Analyze data to drive solutions for business challenges and improve store processes.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to implement business solutions and monitor progress.
• Model compliance with company policies and promote ethical standards in all activities.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven expertise in data analysis and business strategy development to support and execute key initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage cross-functional programs and drive results.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and convey complex information clearly.
• Experience in identifying operational needs, removing barriers, and adapting plans to meet evolving business priorities.
• Ability to provide guidance and support in training development and delivery to enhance team capabilities.
• Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and fostering a positive, respectful work environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability and continuous improvement mindset aligned with organizational goals.

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  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…