Senior Analyst, Process Improvement

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Senior Analyst, Process Improvement to evaluate performance metrics and drive data-informed strategies that boost operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with Product, Risk Operations, Change Management, and business teams to identify opportunities, design improvements, and lead changes across functions. The role focuses on simplifying processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering sustainable improvements aligned with Walmart's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 6 months’ consulting, project management, business strategy, or related area (Option 1)
• Or 2.5 years’ experience in consulting, project management, business strategy, or related area (Option 2)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate insights into business outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead process-improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
• Analyze processes to identify gaps, root causes and optimization opportunities
• Manage intake requests, assess urgency and impact, and update documentation as needed
• Partner with cross-functional teams to clarify impacts, align stakeholders and dependencies
• Support implementation readiness with clear requirements, doc needs and success measures
• Serve as process SME providing policies, tools, controls and best practices
• Evaluate effectiveness of changes using data and feedback for continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: The Senior Analyst, Process Improvement, plays a critical role in evaluating performance metrics and driving data-informed strategies to enhance operational efficiency. This position involves partnering with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop and implement process enhancements, and support organizational change initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication with stakeholders, and the ability to translate technical insights into actionable business solutions. The successful candidate will lead projects that simplify processes, ensure compliance, and promote sustainable improvements aligned with business objectives and long-term plans.

About the team: The Process Improvement team enhances Risk Operations by strengthening processes, optimizing workflows, and addressing systemic gaps. Collaborating with Product, Business, and Change Management teams, they align stakeholders, improve documentation, and support intake and prioritization. The team drives consistent execution through process improvement and change initiatives, simplifying and sustaining operations while improving efficiency. Their efforts deliver measurable business outcomes that support Risk Operations’ strategic goals, ensuring operational excellence and effective project implementation across the organization.

What you'll do:

• Leadprocessimprovementinitiativesthatenhanceoperationalefficiency,reducerisk,andsupportbusinessobjectives.
• Analyzeprocessestoidentifygaps,rootcauses,andopportunitiesforstandardizationandoptimization.
• Manageintakerequestsbyconductingdiscovery,assessingurgencyandimpact,andexecutingrequiredprocessordocumentationupdates.
• Partnerwithcross-functionalteamstoclarifyprocessimpacts,alignstakeholders,resolvedependencies,andsupportinformeddecision-making.
• Supportimplementationreadinessforprocessupdatesbydefiningrequirements,documentationneeds,handoffs,andsuccessmeasures.
• Serveasaprocesssubjectmatterexpertbyprovidingguidanceonpolicies,tools,controls,andbestpractices.
• Evaluatetheeffectivenessofprocesschanges,usingdataandfeedbacktodrivecontinuousimprovement.

What you'll bring:

• Provenexpertiseinprocessimprovementandchangemanagementtodriveoperationalefficiencyandsustainablesolutions.
• Strongleadershipskillswithexperiencemanagingcross-functionalteamsandmentoringassociates.
• Demonstratedabilitytodevelop,implement,andmonitorprocessdesign,mapping,andmanagementinitiatives.
• Proficiencyinprojectmanagement,includingplanning,executing,anddeliveringtransformationalchangeprojects.
• Excellentstakeholdermanagementandcommunicationskillstosecurealignmentandbuy-inacrossbusinessunits.
• Abilitytoanalyzedata,identifygaps,andrecommendactionableimprovementsalignedwithbusinessgoals.
• Knowledgeofleanmethodologiesandindustrybestpracticestosupportcontinuousimprovementefforts.

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 $70,000.00 - $130,000.00Additional 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.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field and 6 months’ experience in consulting, project management, business strategy, or related area. Option 2: 2.5 years’ experience in consulting, project management, business strategy, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading a cross-functional teamMasters: BusinessSix Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you'll enjoy

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

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