Senior Manager, Sensory Science & Product Insights

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & stock purchase

Company-paid life insurance

PTO & paid leave

Disability & discounts

Live Better U education benefits

Job summary

Walmart's Sam’s Club seeks a Manager, Sensory Science & Merchandise Experience to lead sensory and consumer research across product categories. You will partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Quality, Consumer Insights and suppliers to translate member feedback into actionable recommendations.

This hands-on scientific role manages studies from design through reporting, requiring cross-functional leadership to improve product performance while upholding high quality standards in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or related field; 2 years’ experience conducting mathematical or statistical research, analysis and modeling intelligence, corporate security, or related area OR 4 years’ experience.
• Experience in sensory science, consumer research, product development, or related area.
• Proficient in experimental design and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute sensory and consumer research.
• Translate business questions into research designs and methodologies.
• Independently analyze and interpret data, including statistical testing.
• Identify drivers of product performance and provide clear recommendations.
• Manage multiple studies from planning to reporting.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to integrate feedback into development.
• Ensure research meets established scientific and quality standards.

Skills

Sensory research

Consumer research

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, CS, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical modeling software

Job description

Walmart's Sam’s Club seeks a Manager, Sensory Science & Merchandise Experience to lead sensory and consumer research across product categories. You will partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Quality, Consumer Insights and suppliers to translate member feedback into actionable recommendations.

This hands-on scientific role manages studies from design through reporting, requiring cross-functional leadership to improve product performance while upholding high quality standards in a