About the job: Position Summary: At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability - and everything in between. As a Director of Private Brands in Wellness , your expertise, vision, and strategy will allow you to see the products your team develops come to life in stores and online. You'll make a direct impact on the business and help families all over the world save money and live better. Along the way, you'll be guided by our deep-rooted culture and have the support and tools you need to do your job, learn, grow and succeed. What you'll do ? - As a Director in Private Brands Wellness you will lead a team of product development managers that work cross-functionally across the merchandising organization to develop a cohesive customer strategy for a great experience with our products and brands in-store and online. - You will manage key performance metrics that drive profitable growth, ensure product quality , develop robust partnerships with suppliers, and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience through compelling assortments. - You know your supplier and customer needs better than anyone else and are constantly thinking about what is next for your business. Success in this role requires tenacity, an analytical mindset, influence, cross functional collaboration and a competitive spirit. - You'll use your executive presence to work with suppliers at all levels and navigate interesting, complex challenges. You'll Make An Impact By Performing The Following Responsibilities: - Ensure your Product Development team monitors, and manages complex product specifications through the Private Brands End to End Product Development Process ; to ensure quality and customer needs are met. - You will do this by collaborating with and updating internal and external partners to determine product needs, drive initiatives, resolve issues, and ensure alignment - conducting industry benchmarking to identify product details, specifications, and trends - reviewing and managing broad sample assortments - creating product specifications; submitting color, product components, and aesthetics for approvals; providing reports through the development, approval, and production process - identifying potential issues during the Private Brand End to End Product Development process - performing root cause analysis and communicating findings; recommending solutions to resolve issues - performing visual in-store review of items to identify variances; and evaluating products against specifications. - You will co-ordinate New Product Development through execution of our Stage Gate Private Brand End to End Product Development Process - Leads the implementation of large, cross-functional and cross-organizational operational efficiency, customer experience, and communication strategic initiatives by influencing and collaborating with cross functional teams; gathering knowledge from relevant sources - analyzing the potential return on investment - developing assessments of key opportunities; documenting project scopes - developing long-range plans and project timelines; and providing updates and progress reports to senior leaders. Manages department objectives and activities related to product strategies by conducting research to gain insight into current and future customer needs - analyzing data to determine impact to the business; streamlining processes for product development and delivery - aggregating research information to provide business intelligence - benchmarking within the industry to identify trends and opportunities to grow profit and sales; and communicating protocols to United States teams and offshore sourcing teams and making recommendations to senior leaders on new or enhanced product offerings. - Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices - analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning. - Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent - supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. - Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrityand ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices - developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open-Door Policy. - Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives - engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 2 years experience required in OTC Regulatory and Compliance Categories Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 5 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area OR 7 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.

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Walmart - Director - Product Development - Wellness 

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