Walmart

(USA) Senior Manager, Operations - Inventory Accuracy

Walmart$90K — $180K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field and 3+ years of experience in operations or project management, OR 5+ years of relevant experience without degree
  • Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving expertise
  • Proficiency in leveraging data to enhance business strategies
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and operational metrics
  • Experience with emerging technologies, including AI and automation
  • Ability to communicate effectively and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and store execution across Walmart
  • Manage project timelines, track progress, and ensure successful implementation of solutions
  • Analyze data and field insights to address store-level challenges and inform business strategies
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to advance ISA capabilities and inventory systems
  • Serve as the operational expert for technology initiatives like predictive analytics and automation
  • Design operational scorecards and dashboards to monitor performance
  • Identify opportunities to optimize labor and improve inventory workflows

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational programs
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company discounts and Military Leave Pay
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
As a Sr. Manager, Operations - Inventory Accuracy, you'll lead high-impact operational initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, productivity, and execution across Walmart stores. You'll partner with Operations, Product, Engineering, Data Science, Merchandising, and Field teams to develop scalable solutions that enhance inventory health, reduce waste, improve associate productivity, and strengthen the customer experience. This role combines operational leadership, analytical thinking, and technology enablement to drive transformation initiatives including ISA capabilities, AI-driven inventory solutions, and next-generation operational platforms that support Walmart's evolving store operations strategy.

What you'll do...
• Lead operational initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, store execution, productivity improvement, and process optimization across Walmart stores.
• Drive execution of projects and operational programs by managing timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring successful implementation of scalable solutions.
• Use operational data, analytics, and field insights to identify trends, solve store-level challenges, and influence strategic business decisions.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams to support the roadmap for ISA capabilities and future inventory accuracy systems.
• Act as the business lead and operational subject matter expert for emerging technology initiatives including AI, Computer Vision, automation, predictive analytics, and next-generation operational platforms.
• Develop and implement operational scorecards, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor execution, improve accountability, and drive measurable business results.
• Identify opportunities to reduce inefficiencies, optimize labor, improve inventory flow, and enhance associate workflows through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Operations, Product Management, and Field teams to design and implement scalable operational solutions.
• Drive multiple business plans and strategic priorities by removing execution barriers, aligning stakeholders, and supporting operational transformation initiatives.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams by mentoring associates, establishing clear expectations, fostering collaboration, and promoting continuous learning and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring
• Experience leading complex operational initiatives focused on inventory management, process optimization, productivity improvement, or store operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to query and interpret operational data and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Product, Engineering, Data Science, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams.
• Experience driving large-scale implementations, operational transformations, or technology-enabled business solutions.
• Knowledge of inventory accuracy processes, replenishment execution, operational metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across teams.
• Experience leveraging dashboards, reporting tools, and operational scorecards to monitor performance and improve execution.
• Passion for innovation, operational excellence, and using emerging technologies and analytics to improve business outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

At Walmart, 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 (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.

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.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-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.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field and 3 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area OR 5 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area. 1 year's supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leadership of cross-functional task forces or projects

Masters, Masters: Operations Management

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...

802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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