Senior Analyst, Project Management

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.

As a Senior Analyst (Sensory), you'll leverage your skills in technical methodologies and science to support the development, execution, and optimization of product development, sensory, and member experience programs. You'll act as a trusted collaborator, guiding best practices in product evaluation, ensuring product and data integrity, and aligning your work with organizational objectives.

Your role will involve building strong relationships with cross-functional teams, proactively identifying needs, and delivering actionable insights to drive product innovation and quality improvements.

In this role, you will directly support Sensory Scientists and Senior Product Developers for the development of Food and Consumables items for the Member's Mark Brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Execution & Coordination: Manage projects through sample preparation, sample distribution, and survey development. Coordinate and work alongside total Insights, Sensory, Product Development and Quality teams to prepare product, program surveys, in addition to collecting, analyzing and reporting data. Manage product inventory and storage space.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders such as Product Development, Quality, Packaging, Sourcing, and Insights. Communicate sensory data with stakeholders to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solution Implementation & Optimization: Identify opportunities to build on previous processes and create/enhance new processes as related to Sensory methodologies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the projects you manage, including process optimization with time and cost-saving measures. Help create a culture that thrives on feedback, collaboration, and accountability.

You'll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You:

• Blend Sensory Expertise with Product Knowledge: You have a foundation in sensory evaluation techniques and understand how to apply them in product development contexts. You're familiar with food science principles, ingredient functionality, and formulation strategies.
• Have great skills with computers and have the ability to learn software/platforms: You can seamlessly navigate the Microsoft suite of programs and are a quick learner for new software.
• Excel in Collaboration and Cultivate Strong Relationships: Able to seamlessly work across departments, you develop strong working relationships with teams, including Insights, Product Development, Packaging, and Quality. This approach ensures a deep understanding of the needs of both individuals and the business as a whole.
• Communicate Clearly and Effectively: Whether through written reports or verbal updates, you can articulate complex project details in an easily understandable way.
• Have Experience with Chemistry Laboratory Techniques

You'll Make an Impact By:

• Operating with Excellence: You're able to anticipate challenges and plan for continuous improvement, ensuring that project goals align with broader business objectives. You're committed to performance and operational excellence.
• Adapting Quickly and Resourcefully: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to prioritize competing demands without compromising on quality.
• Supporting Team Culture: You actively contribute to a positive team culture built on trust, feedback, and mutual respect. You embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives and ensuring all voices are heard.
• Navigating Business Objectives & Safety Needs: You effectively balance customer-centric solutions with business goals, always ensuring that safety remains top of mind.
• Embracing Change: You are a change agent who supports and sponsors initiatives that drive continuous learning and adaptability. Your ability to embrace and lead change is integral to your approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sensory Science or relevant field and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong working knowledge of sensory science in all qualitative and quantitative methodologies (affective, descriptive and discrimination).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science with related experience in a professional setting in Sensory Science or consumer research and at least 2 years of experience.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and knowledge of statistical data collection and analysis.
• Ability to lead multiple projects in an efficient, timely and precise manner. Excellent in time management and strong organization skill.
• Excellent oral communication and ability to work independently, as well as a high aptitude for learning and adaptability.

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. 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.

- 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.

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

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$110,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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, Finance, Computer Science, or related field OR 2 years' experience in project management, business, operations,
or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Data Analytics

Masters: Business

-, Six Sigma - Certification
Primary Location...

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