Director, Product Development And Sourcing-Consuma...

Director, Product Development and Sourcing

Are you ready to lead innovation for one of the most member-loved brands in retail? As Director of Product Development for Member's Mark Consumables and Health and Wellness, you'll guide a high-performing team to create exceptional products that delight our members and drive sustainable growth. You'll collaborate across merchandising, suppliers, and technical teams to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and bring bold ideas to life. If you're a visionary leader with a competitive edge, analytical mindset, and passion for product excellencethis is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Location : Bentonville, AR

This position does not support immigration-related employment benefits

What You'll Do...

As a Director in Private Brands Product Development, you will lead a team of product developers that work cross-functionally across the merchandising organization to develop a cohesive member strategy and create new items that will delight our Member. You will manage key performance metrics that drive sustainable growth, develop robust partnerships with merchants and suppliers, and use vision and creativity to positively impact the member experience with the Member's Mark brand.

You know your member and supplier needs better than anyone else and are constantly thinking about what is next for your business. Success in this role requires tenacity, an analytical mindset, influence, and a competitive spirit. You'll use your executive presence to work with merchants and suppliers at all levels and navigate interesting, complex challenges.

You'll make an impact by

• Providing overall direction for team by analyzing business objectives and member needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a member-first environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
• Leading the implementation of cross-organizational Private Brands initiatives that impact operational efficiency and member experience. Communicates strategic initiatives by influencing and collaborating with cross-functional teams; gathering knowledge from relevant sources; analyzing the potential return on investment; developing assessments of key opportunities; documenting project scopes; developing long-range plans and project timelines; and providing updates and progress reports to senior leaders.
• Overseeing the development of product specifications and supplier alignment through the product lifecycle to ensure member needs are met through new item development.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to determine product needs, conducting industry benchmarking, resolve issues, and ensure alignment.
• Developing and implementing strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
• Cultivating an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.

You'll sweep us off our feet if

Requirement for Role :

Educational background in applicable technical area of expertise : Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.

Masters Preferred

Area of Responsibility : Pet, Paper, Tabletop, Baby, Health and Beauty Aids, Laundry and Household Cleaners, Pharmacy and OTC Drug (subject to change based on needs of the business)

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications...

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, or related field and 4 years experience in project management OR 6 years experience in project management, process engineering, or related field. Five years experience leading cross functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications...

Leading Walmart project teams to solve problems in Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Merchandising or Sourcing. Job Description Director, Product Development and Sourcing Published On, Managing multiple projects in a matrix organization, Retail, Imports or Sourcing Masters : International Business

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.

About Sam's Club

Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.

Sam's Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas, and opinions- while being welcoming of all people.