Senior Manager, Product Development and Sourcing - Sushi and Prepared Foods

Position Summary...

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At Sam’s Club, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability and everything in between.

As a Senior Product Development and Sourcing Manager, you’ll take the reins on Member’s Mark development, driving innovation and maintaining a laser focus on quality to fuel profitable growth.

We’re looking for someone with Sushi and Prepared Foods experience to bring a fresh perspective and creativity to our offerings!

You’ll be at the forefront of building robust partnerships with suppliers, leveraging your deep understanding of both supplier and customer needs to shape the future of our business.

Your success in this role will hinge on your tenacity, member-first mindset, and competitive edge.

With your executive presence, you’ll collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams at all levels, tackling exciting and complex challenges head-on.

If you’re someone who thrives on thinking outside the box and envisioning what’s next, this is the opportunity for you!

This role will be based out of our home office location in Bentonville, Arkansas. Please note that this role will not support immigration-related employment benefits such as H-1B, TN, L-1, or STEM Extension.

Our Private Brand / Member’s Mark at Sam’s Club is a critical factor of why our members both join and renew their memberships.

You’ll be responsible and be the point of contact for all product development decisions across Member’s Mark. You’ll be responsible for growing Member’s Mark sales with emphasis on quality and customer experience for the Member’s Mark business online and in-store to increase loyalty and conversion with the customer.

You’ll be responsible to work with cross functional team members including Merchants, Sourcing, Quality and our brand team.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if

• You have Product Development experience in the fresh food categories , specifically Sushi and Prepared Entrees . This expertise is crucial for us!
• You embody a customer-centric mindset in both spirit and execution.
• You thrive on being ahead of the curve, always spotting trends and innovations.
• You enjoy diving into data and performing insightful analyses.
• You’re passionate about tackling complex challenges head-on.
• You excel at influencing others, leading teams, managing stakeholders, and communicating with clarity.
• You adopt a test-and-learn mentality and have an agile approach to enhance your team’s offerings.
• You prioritize Regenerative and Sustainable Product Development Practices .

You’ll make an impact by :

• Collaborating with suppliers and the Quality team to ensure precise product specifications while addressing member complaints effectively.
• Overseeing the development of Member’s Mark products by fostering strong communication with business partners, including Brand Management, Quality, Suppliers, and Sourcing.
• Establishing and nurturing high-visibility supplier relationships.
• Crafting and executing strategic objectives to enhance the Member’s Mark brand through innovative food item development within the category.
• Continuously seeking out creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and elevate the customer experience.

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 :

• 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.
• 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Minimum Qualifications...

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and 4 years experience in merchandising, replenishment, logistics or related field OR 6 years experience in merchandising, replenishment, logistics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Merchandising, planning or sourcing.

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

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