Sr. Director, Global Deal Strategy
Confluent$221,200 - $265,500/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, ApparelIndustries
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in technical design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple categories
- Expertise in fit, pattern-making, grading, and apparel construction across diverse product types
- Advanced proficiency in PLM systems, 3D design tools, and digital product development technologies
- Strong business acumen
- Strategic thinker who can translate customer insights and business goals into technical solutions
- Excels at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change across complex, matrixed organizations
- Passionate about innovation, technology, and leveraging data to improve product performance
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams
- Embraces agile ways of working and a test-and-learn mindset
Responsibilities
- Define and implement Walmart’s global fit strategy across multiple categories, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with brand positioning and customer expectations
- Champion innovation in fit technology, leveraging 3D, AI, and data-driven insights to optimize product development and reduce time-to-market
- Establish and maintain enterprise-wide fit and block libraries, grading standards, and technical guidelines to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- Drive adoption of advanced 2D/3D pattern-making tools and digital workflows across teams and vendor partners
- Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open-Door Policy
- Develop and leverage internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals
- Lead a data-driven approach to fit and quality, using customer insights, returns analysis, and predictive analytics to inform design and development decisions
- Oversee fit-specific wear testing programs and post-purchase evaluations to continuously improve product performance and customer satisfaction
- Partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Merchandising leadership to align technical strategies with business objectives and seasonal assortments
- Serve as the technical authority in executive-level discussions, influencing decisions that impact product quality, cost, and speed
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing technical design team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
- Develop training programs and best practices to elevate technical capabilities across the organization and vendor base
- Own technical design governance, ensuring compliance with Walmart’s quality standards, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements
- Drive process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce sample iterations, and enhance vendor collaboration
Skills
Technical Design
Fit Strategy
3D Technology
AI
Data-Driven Insights
Pattern-Making
Grading Standards
Predictive Analytics
Product Development
Digital Workflows
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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