Senior Manager, Product Development and Sourcing -...
Sam's Club

Job Info

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What you'll do at

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This role will be based out of our home office location in Bentonville, Arkansas, and relocation to this location will be required. Additionally, please note that this position does not support immigration-related employment benefits, including H-1B, TN, L-1, or STEM Extension.

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 for Fresh Meat Protein Category, you will be at the forefront of Member's Mark development, driving innovation and ensuring quality to fuel profitable growth. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of the brand, forging strategic partnerships with suppliers, and applying your vision and creativity to transform the member experience. With an intimate understanding of both supplier dynamics and member needs, you'll continuously anticipate what's next for the business, positioning it ahead of the curve.

Success in this role demands tenacity, a member-first mindset, and a powerful blend of influence and competitive drive. You'll leverage your executive presence to engage with suppliers and cross-functional teams at all levels, navigating complex challenges and driving impactful outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant mark on the business while leading with passion, strategic insight, and a relentless focus on innovation.

You'll sweep us off our feet if...

• You bring a wealth of expertise in Product Development and Innovation, particularly within the fresh food sector, with a deep focus on Fresh Meat Protein categories, including Beef, Poultry, Pork, and Lamb.
• You exhibit a relentless, member-first mindset-both in strategic thinking and practical execution.
• You possess a keen sense of market trends, always staying ahead of the curve with a competitive edge in innovation.
• You thrive on analyzing data, using insights to inform decision-making and drive meaningful outcomes.
• You have a genuine passion for tackling complex problems and turning them into actionable solutions.
• You are adept at influencing and inspiring others, leading cross-functional teams, managing diverse stakeholders, securing leadership buy-in, and communicating with clarity and impact.
• You embrace a "test and learn" approach, leveraging an agile methodology to continuously refine and improve your team's products.
• You are committed to advancing regenerative and sustainable practices in product development, prioritizing both environmental responsibility and long-term viability.

You'll make an impact by:
• Collaborating with suppliers and the Quality team to ensure the accuracy of product specifications and yields, while leading the investigation and resolution of member complaints.
• Managing the end-to-end development of Member's Mark products, fostering strong communication and collaboration across key business functions (including Brand Management, Quality, Suppliers, and Sourcing) to drive both new product creation and the renovation of existing products.
• Establishing and nurturing high-visibility supplier relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and fostering mutual growth.
• Building and executing on strategic objectives that advance the Member's Mark Brand, leveraging food product innovation to drive category leadership and long-term success.
• Constantly seeking innovative solutions and creative ideas to enhance business performance, drive continuous innovation, and elevate the overall member 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!
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- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
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- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
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- 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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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...

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

Merchandising, planning or sourcing

Primary Location...

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

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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

"We advocate for our customers, provide opportunity to our employees, and support efforts that better the lives of millions of people." - Hannah, Sourcing Manager

Hello, NW Arkansas

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