Senior Manager, Product Development and Sourcing (... at Sam's Club in Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description:

What you'll do at



Position Summary...


What you'll do...


Working at Sam's Club means a career without boundaries. There's always room to grow, to take on another challenge, to roll up your sleeves and contribute, and to find professional rewards for your hard work.


Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of pet nutrition? Do you dream of a career where innovation meets opportunity, and your expertise transforms the lives of pets and their owners? If so, we have an exhilarating opportunity just for you!


At Sam's Club, your career knows no bounds. Here, every day is an adventure, offering you limitless opportunities to grow, innovate, and excel. As the Senior Manager of Product Development and Sourcing, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our pet food (dry food, wet food, and treats) and pet supplement offerings, driving exciting advancements, and delivering premium pet products that set new industry standards.



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




You'll sweep us off our feet if:

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  Trendsetting Innovation: Keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends to spot growth opportunities and collaborate with diverse teams to create and implement forward-thinking strategies and product pipelines. Ensure our product portfolio is always leading the pack.


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  Project Leadership: Manage the full lifecycle of product development projects, from initial concept to successful market launch.


• Principal Formulator: Lead Product Formulation projects in collaboration with suppliers, including recipe development, ingredient research, managing formulation development from benchtop to scale up and commercial production.


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  Technical Expert: Define testing parameters to validate formulation efficacy and performance. Works with support teams to set up product testing with labs and Members. Reviews and approves finished product specifications.


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  Collaborative Excellence: Work hand-in-hand with brand management, global sourcing, creative operations, and other key stakeholders to drive new product development and enhance existing offerings.


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  Strategic Partnering: Forge and nurture strong relationships with top suppliers and manufacturers to elevate product quality and introduce cutting-edge innovations.


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  Problem-Solving Pro: Help resolve product issues, support Quality through root cause analyses, and provide guidance to implement solutions that keep operations running smoothly.


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  Quality Champion: Partner with the Quality team to address member feedback and ensure our products consistently exceed expectations.

You'll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You Have:

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  Pet Product Expertise: Proven track record in product development and formulation of pet food and supplements, with deep knowledge of the industry's unique needs and trends.


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  Customer Focused: A passion for understanding and addressing customer needs, with a knack for translating insights into impactful product solutions.


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  Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, drive strategic decisions, and measure success.


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  Creative Innovator: A history of tackling complex challenges with inventive solutions and a commitment to continuous improvement.


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  Leadership Skills: Effective team leader with the ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organization.


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  Agility: A proactive mindset with the flexibility to adapt strategies based on market feedback and evolving dynamics.

You'll Make an Impact By:

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  Innovate Pet Products: Lead the creation and enhancement of pet food and supplements that set new benchmarks in the industry.


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  Optimize Relationships: Enhance supplier collaborations to improve product quality and efficiency.


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  Uphold Excellence: Ensure adherence to company policies and ethical standards, promoting the highest levels of product integrity and customer satisfaction.

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.


"I have switched careers twice within Walmart and each time my leadership supported me in learning an entirely different business. " - Scott, Senior Manager



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