Manager, Assortment Activation - Produce; Fresh

Position Summary

The Manager, Assortment Activation, leads the planning and execution of modular assortment initiatives to ensure timely, high-quality delivery aligned with business objectives. This role oversees workload distribution, coordinates cross-functional communication, and provides expert guidance to maintain execution standards. By tracking progress and mitigating risks, the manager supports operational excellence and continuous improvement. Additionally, the position fosters team development through coaching and mentoring, while upholding company values and promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and customer focus to drive measurable results.

The Assortment Activation team oversees the planning and execution of modular and space relays to ensure efficient resource use and timely delivery. This team coordinates daily activities, manages dependencies, and maintains high standards through expert guidance and continuous improvement. Members collaborate closely across functions to translate strategic goals into actionable plans while tracking progress and mitigating risks. The team fosters professional growth by mentoring and supporting associates, promoting operational excellence, and leveraging digital tools to enhance decision‑making and execution quality.

Their focus is on delivering consistent, high‑quality results aligned with business objectives.

• Plan and balance workload across the modular execution team to ensure efficient resource use and timely milestone achievement.
• Coordinate daily relay execution, managing timelines, dependencies, and resources to meet quality standards.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on modular execution standards, providing hands‑on guidance to associates for consistent execution.
• Track progress, identify risks, and remove obstacles to ensure deadlines and quality expectations are met.
• Translate analyst and leadership requirements into structured execution plans with clear communication of updates and decisions.
• Capture feedback and performance data to refine planning and promote continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop associates, fostering operational excellence and growth opportunities.

• Proven experience in workload planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet project milestones efficiently.
• Expertise in modular execution standards with the ability to provide hands‑on consultation ensuring quality and consistency.
• Strong project coordination skills, including risk identification, communication, and resolution to maintain timelines.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into structured execution plans and maintain clear cross‑functional communication.
• Demonstrated leadership in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to foster operational excellence.
• Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and compliance in all business practices.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and leveraging digital tools for enhanced execution.

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…