Senior Analyst, Assortment Activation

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst, Assortment Activation, plays a critical role in supporting business plans and cross-functional initiatives by identifying operational needs and driving execution of merchandising programs. This position involves analyzing data, managing projects, and providing actionable insights to senior management to enhance assortment strategies. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with key stakeholders to remove obstacles, monitor progress, and adjust plans accordingly.

The analyst also contributes to training development and process improvements, ensuring alignment with company standards and fostering continuous performance enhancement across assigned departments.

The Fresh Assortment Activation team transforms assortment strategies into customer-focused floor plans, modular layouts, and space solutions that enhance sales and loyalty. Supporting the Fresh food business, the team develops and implements space strategies to optimize product placement, improve shopability, and maximize space productivity across Walmart stores. This collaborative team leverages data analysis, merchandising expertise, and operational insights to drive business results and deliver impactful retail experiences that align with company goals and customer needs.

• Support execution of business plans by identifying operational needs and removing barriers to enhance performance.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives impacting store and corporate merchandising programs and communication platforms.
• Provide insights and recommendations on merchandise priorities and system support developments to senior management.
• Oversee training programs by identifying opportunities, guiding content development, and evaluating effectiveness.
• Analyze project requests and data to drive solutions and recommend process improvements.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to implement business solutions aligned with customer and company goals.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and support continuous learning and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

• Proven expertise in data analysis and assortment planning to support business strategies and merchandising initiatives.
• Strong project and workflow management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to convey business plans, priorities, and training content clearly to multiple audiences.
• Experience in identifying operational needs, removing barriers, and driving continuous improvement in business processes.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver actionable business solutions.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and aligning efforts with company values and goals.
• Adaptability and a growth mindset to embrace new tools and evolving business demands.

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 requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your…