Director of Marketplaces
TrueworkSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-commerceIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field
- 5-7 years of experience in Business Management, Business Operations, Project Management, or a related field
- Build strong relationships with customers, sellers, and teams
- Adapt quickly to change and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Use data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, driving actionable insights
- Deliver clear, impactful reports and presentations
- Innovate and problem-solve creatively to drive solutions
- Understand e-commerce dynamics and their impact on sales
- Plan and execute large-scale initiatives effectively
- Communicate complex ideas clearly and motivate teams to execute strategies
- Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in Business Management, Economics, Strategy & Planning, Management Consulting, Project Management, eCommerce operations, Marketplace, or a related area
- Proficiency in BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI, etc.) and leveraging data to drive insights and performance
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) and/or Agile Methodologies
Responsibilities
- Leading Strategic Initiatives: Planning and executing cross-functional projects in areas like supply chain, pricing, and content, while bridging the Consumables team and other business units. Educate and empower the Strategic Account Management (SAM) team to execute strategies, monitor progress, and report outcomes to stakeholders
- Optimizing Performance: Partnering with category teams to address gaps in supply chain, content quality, and KPIs to unlock sales growth opportunities
- Driving Process Optimization: Identifying inefficiencies and championing streamlined processes to improve productivity and standardize operations with SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and best practices
- Delivering Business Insights: Using data-driven analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, forecast outcomes, and guide strategies
- Enhancing Collaboration and Reporting: Building strong partnerships across teams to ensure alignment, while creating compelling dashboards and presentations to communicate progress and results to leadership
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote or on-site?
This is an on-site position.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field is required.
What key skills make someone successful in this role?
Successful candidates build strong relationships, adapt quickly to change, use data for insights, deliver clear reports, innovate creatively, understand e-commerce, plan large initiatives, and communicate complex ideas effectively.
What is the work environment like at Walmart for this role?
The role involves working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams, focusing on growth, process improvement, and collaboration in the Walmart Marketplace.
What qualities does Walmart look for in candidates for this manager position?
Walmart seeks candidates passionate about streamlining operations, solving complex challenges, scaling success, and leading strategic initiatives with data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.
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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