(USA) Manager, Assortment Activation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Assortment Activation to lead modular execution planning and cross-functional coordination to meet milestones with quality and timeliness.

This role mentors associates, drives continuous improvement, and champions disciplined execution to deliver value. It requires strong communication, resource planning, and ability to translate strategic needs into executable plans while upholding integrity and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, operations, or related area.
• 4 years’ experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution, or equivalent.
• Strong planning and coordination capabilities with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and balance workload assignments to optimize resources and meet milestones with quality.
• Coordinate daily execution activities, managing timelines, dependencies, and resources.
• Provide expert guidance on execution standards and walkthrough practices.
• Track progress, identify risks, and remove obstacles to meet deadlines.
• Translate leadership requirements into structured execution plans with clear updates.
• Capture feedback and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop team members toward operational excellence.

Skills

Workload planning

Cross-functional comms

Modular execution

Coaching & mentoring

Data analysis

Integrity & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, operations, or related area

4 years’ experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution

Tools

Modular planning platforms

Retail execution platforms

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...Role summary:

The Manager, Assortment Activation, leads the planning and coordination of modular execution to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely delivery of milestones. This role provides expert guidance on execution standards, monitors progress, and addresses risks to maintain quality outcomes. Collaborating cross-functionally, the manager translates strategic needs into actionable plans while fostering continuous improvement and team development. By mentoring associates and promoting operational excellence, this position supports Walmart’s commitment to delivering value through disciplined execution, strong communication, and a focus on achieving business objectives with integrity and accountability.

About the team:

This team brings the Merchant’s strategy to life in stores by designing modulars and floorplans that optimize product presentation. They balance workload and coordinate project execution to meet quality and timeline goals. Acting as subject-matter experts, they provide guidance to ensure consistent standards and track progress to address risks. The team collaborates across functions to translate strategic needs into actionable plans while driving continuous improvement through feedback and data analysis. Their focus on operational excellence supports effective resource allocation, process enhancement, and team development to deliver impactful in-store experiences.

What you'll do:

• Plan and balance workload assignments to optimize resource allocation and meet project milestones with quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate daily execution activities, managing timelines, dependencies, and resources to ensure seamless modular execution.
• Provide expert guidance on execution standards and walkthrough practices, supporting associates to maintain consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Track progress, identify risks, and remove obstacles to achieve deadlines and quality expectations.
• Translate leadership and analyst requirements into structured execution plans with clear communication of updates and decisions.
• Capture feedback and performance data to drive continuous improvement and refine execution processes.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering operational excellence and growth opportunities.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in workload planning, resource allocation, and project coordination to ensure timely and quality execution.
• Strong ability to manage cross-functional communication, translating complex needs into clear, actionable plans.
• Expertise in modular execution standards and process improvement to maintain consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to foster operational excellence.
• Proficiency in data analysis to track progress, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to upholding integrity, ethical standards, and company policies while delivering business results.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00. 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.

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, operations, or related area and 2 years’ experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution.
• Option 2: 4 years’ experience in retail operations, merchandising, or modular execution, with demonstrated coordination ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Experience with enterprise modular planning and retail execution platforms., Proven ability to lead through change in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Location

601 Respect Dr, 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.