Lead a team of product development and sourcing managers across the merchandising organization.
Manage essential performance metrics that promote profitable growth.
Develop robust partnerships with suppliers.
Analyze goals and customer needs, and communicate business strategies.
Oversee the development of product specifications and supplier agreements.
Develop financial and cost reduction strategies for a high-complexity portfolio.
Manage department goals and activities related to product strategies.
Recruit, select, and develop talent while cultivating a compliant environment.
Sponsor and lead essential community outreach and involvement programs.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 5 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
1 year’s supervisory experience.
Application development experience with emphasis on VBA and SQL programming languages.
Creative design software.
Cross-functional project management.
Financial modeling.
Manufacturing, product development, or packaging.
Microsoft Office Masters: Arts, Masters: Business, Masters: Science.
Project Management
Project Management Professional
Certification.
Six Sigma
Certification.

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401 (k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
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 (including sick leave), 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 Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.

Director, Product Development – Sporting Goods

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