Manager, Product Development - Seafood & Sushi

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Bentonville, AR

Product Development Manager for Seafood & Sushi at Walmart, focusing on product specifications, lifecycle management, sourcing, and strategy based on market research and data analysis. Requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, root cause analysis for issue resolution, and leadership.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage product specifications throughout the entire lifecycle to ensure quality and alignment with customer needs for the Seafood and Sushi categories.
  2. Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive product development initiatives and resolve issues.
  3. Conduct industry benchmarking and analyze data to inform product strategies and identify trends.
  4. Oversee sample assortments, product approvals, and production processes to meet timelines and standards.
  5. Perform root cause analysis to identify and address product variances and production challenges.

Skills

Required

  • Proven experience managing product lifecycle from development through production to ensure quality and alignment with customer needs.
  • Strong skills in cross-functional project management and collaboration with internal and external partners.
  • Expertise in product strategy, design, and process improvement to drive business performance.
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis and recommend effective solutions to resolve product issues.
  • Proficient in communicating complex information clearly across multiple channels and teams.
  • Demonstrated capability in sourcing coordination and ensuring compliance with documentation and audit requirements.
  • Leadership experience in mentoring and developing team members to achieve departmental objectives.