Director, Assortment Activation

Socket.dev; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase programs

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Director of Assortment Activation to lead multiple teams responsible for floor plan and modular execution, ensuring accuracy and timely issue resolution across stores. The role drives continuous improvement by analyzing data, recommending strategic solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance business outcomes.

The position oversees process enhancements, space planning, and planogram accuracy while partnering with business leaders to maximize value and develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Mathematics, or related field and 5 years' experience in retail management, category management, replenishment, supplier sales, finance, or related area OR 7 years' experience in retail management, category management, replenishment, supplier sales, finance, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple floor plan and modular execution teams, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of store-level issues.
• Analyze project data to identify improvement opportunities and implement process enhancements across teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve space planning challenges and communicate best practices.
• Direct modular check-in, error resolution, and planogram updates to maintain operational excellence.
• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with customer needs and organizational goals.
• Lead talent development initiatives, including recruitment, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Foster strong partnerships and influence senior leadership to drive impactful business recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Director, Assortment Activation leads multiple teams responsible for floor plan and modular execution, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of issues. This role drives continuous improvement by analyzing data, recommending strategic solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance business outcomes. The director oversees process enhancements, space planning, and planogram accuracy while fostering a culture of integrity and operational excellence. By partnering with business leaders, this position influences key decisions to maximize value and supports talent development to maintain a skilled, engaged workforce aligned with organizational goals.

About the team

The Assortment Activation team drives the translation of assortment strategy into precise floorplans and modulars, ensuring consistent and timely execution across stores. This team collaborates cross-functionally to maintain execution governance, improve first-time-right implementation, and reduce rework. By leveraging data, automation, and modern tools, the team accelerates decision-making and enhances operational efficiency. Focused on process improvement and space planning, the team supports scalable store execution aligned with customer demand, delivering business outcomes through strong organizational leadership and effective coordination with merchandising and store operations.

What you'll do

• Oversee multiple floor plan and modular execution teams, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of store-level issues.
• Analyze project data to identify improvement opportunities and implement process enhancements across teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve space planning challenges and communicate best practices.
• Direct modular check-in, error resolution, and planogram updates to maintain operational excellence.
• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with customer needs and organizational goals.
• Lead talent development initiatives, including recruitment, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Foster strong partnerships and influence senior leadership to drive impactful business recommendations.

What you'll bring

• Proven leadership experience managing multiple teams focused on floor plan and modular execution with strong attention to accuracy and quality.
• Expertise in analyzing operational processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing effective solutions to enhance business outcomes.
• Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex space planning issues and communicate best practices across teams.
• Ability to develop and execute business strategies aligned with customer needs and company goals.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and leveraging data analytics to influence senior management decisions.
• Commitment to fostering talent development through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. 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: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Mathematics, or related field and 5 years' experience in retail management, category management, replenishment, supplier sales, finance, or related area OR 7 years' experience in retail management, category management, replenishment, supplier sales, finance, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Microsoft Office

Primary Location

1700 Se 5th St, 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.