Manager, Operations, Cost Planning and Optimization
Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas
$70,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year


What you'll do at

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As a Manager of Cost Planning for On-demand Delivery, you will have a leading role achieving our aggressive financial plan for the year. You will directly contribute to the optimization a multi-billion-dollar P&L by driving multiple high impact initiatives in process improvement, product implementation, and governance. This role is a unique blend of Operations, Product Road mapping, and strategy.

On-demand Delivery works on fulfilling customer demand for everything in the store at the comfort of the home. We want our customers to have every option available to shop for their needs: wherever, whenever, and however they want it. We are leveraging technology we have within our company and managing partnerships as needed to give our customers the convenience they want when shopping.

The Cost Optimization team leads the way in everything related to improving the unit economics of our service. We leverage scale, tech, and process improvement to improve the bottom line while maintaining the service standards for our customers. We partner with teams like Finance, Ops, Product and Engineering to develop new operations models to provide additional value to our drivers and stores, while also improving our bottom line.

You'll sweep us off our feet if

  • You have experience in Last Mile Delivery/ Project Management/Cost Optimization
  • You're structured in your thinking process and have strong problem-solving skills
  • You are able to tell a story with data to convince stakeholders of a decision
  • You have experience running process improvement initiatives, product management, and extensive cross-functional work

You'll make an impact by:
  • Identifying and driving high impact initiatives to drive cost reduction and process improvement.
  • Working closely with Operations, Product, and Engineering teams to ideate and implement workstreams
  • Support our Cost Planning function to identify short-term and long-term roadmaps for Cost Optimization
  • Support Product Prioritization cycles for Cost Optimization
  • Analyzing and interpreting information by using various analytical methodologies for one or more initiative work streams to improve business efficiency.
  • Translating data analysis into recommendations aligned with business objectives to meet business goals.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

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 $70,000.00-$130,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:



- Stock




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 2 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area OR 4 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Supervising Associates

Masters: Economics

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

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