(USA) Manager, Data Analytics- Sensory Science

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

Position Summary

As a Manager, Sensory Science & Merchandise Experience, you’ll suport sensory and consumer research that helps Sam’s Club develop and improve products across merchandise categories. You’ll partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Quality, Consumer Insights, and suppliers to design research, analyze results, and translate Member feedback into clear product recommendations. This is a hands‑on scientific role for someone who can independently manage research from business question through final recommendation.

About the team

The Member’s Mark Consumer & Sensory Insights team integrates consumer feedback into product development through comprehensive research and sensory science. By engaging with members nationwide via the Member’s Mark Community, the team co‑creates, tests, and refines products using quantitative and qualitative methods, including in‑home and in‑club testing. This team transforms member experiences into actionable insights that guide Product Development, Merchandising, and supplier partners. Their mission is to deeply understand members to build superior products, minimize risk, and enhance performance, supported by strong data analysis, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional leadership.

What you’ll do

• Design and execute sensory and consumer research.


• Translate business questions into appropriate research designs and methodologies.


• Independently analyze and interpret data, including statistical testing.


• Identify drivers of product performance and provide clear recommendations for improvement.


• Manage multiple studies simultaneously from planning through reporting.


• Partner with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to integrate Member feedback into product development.


• Ensure research meets established scientific and quality standards.


• Support in‑home, central‑location, and other sensory testing experiences.

What you’ll bring

• Strong knowledge of sensory and consumer research methodologies.


• Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.


• Ability to independently manage research from design through reporting.


• Strong product‑development and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to translate technical findings into clear business recommendations.


• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of sensory science, consumer research, product research, or related experience.


• Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Statistics, Psychology, or related field.


• Experience in CPG, retail, manufacturing, or product development.

At Sam’s Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

In addition to your competitive base salary, the role offers the following benefits:

-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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.

- Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company 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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years’ experience conducting mathematical or statistical research, analysis and modeling intelligence, corporate security, or related area OR 4 years’ experience conducting mathematical or statistical research, analysis and modeling intelligence, corporate security, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Business analysis and reporting, Microsoft Office, Statistical modeling software

Primary Location

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, 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.