Manager, Supply Chain Management Optimization

Manager - Supply Chain Management Optimization

Step into a high-impact role at Sam's Club where strategy meets execution. As a Manager of Optimization, you'll partner directly with merchants and suppliers to streamline product flow, reduce costs, and drive smarter decisions across the supply chain. From designing cost structures and analyzing supplier performance to building data tools and leading private brand bid events, your work will shape how millions of members experience value. If you thrive on data, collaboration, and making things work betterthis is your moment to lead.

What You'll Do

Join the fast-paced and highly collaborative Sam's Club Integrated Planning Team, where we combine data analytics, strategy, and execution to drive supply chain and supplier optimization.

As a Manager, Optimization, you will serve as the primary partner for a set of DMMs/Categories, helping merchants make informed decisions that improve product flow and reduce costs.

Partner with merchants to define supply chain strategy Design how products flow through the network, including how costs are assigned and charged in internal systems.

Align with suppliers on cost structure setup Ensure accurate charging is configured in systems and aligned with supplier agreements.

Access, improve, and implement key team processes Aid in improving internal team process efficiencies by partnering with key partners.

Conduct costing and comparative analysis Provide insights into projected vs. actual costs and determine best-value options through data-driven evaluations.

Deliver actionable analytics to supply chain teams Support decision-making with robust data, performance metrics, and optimization insights through querying or data visualization tool development.

Review and improve supplier performance Analyze current supplier execution and identify opportunities for improvement.

Manage private brand bid events Review, analyze, and present findings for supplier bidding events in Coupa for Member's Mark products, aiding in strategic business planning.

Troubleshoot order processing issues Investigate and resolve root causes of order failures, ensuring smooth execution across the network.

Enhance tools and data visibility Collaborate with Product Engineering and Business Analytics & Insights to improve analytical tools and ensure stakeholders have access to the right data.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field.

2+ years of experience in supply chain (analysis-focused), business analytics, or finance.

Advanced Excel skills, including VBA.

Proficiency in SQL, preferably with Google BigQuery.

Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a creative approach to problem-solving.

Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Preferred: Advanced degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain, or Finance.

Please note: We are currently unable to sponsor work-related immigration visas for this role.

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 responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.

Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00-$130,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 2 years' experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area OR 4 years' experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area. 2 years' experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

Fleet management, dispatch, or network analysis, Retail Logistics Operations Masters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply Chain Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

About Sam's Club

Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center. Sam's Club 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas, and opinions- while being welcoming of all people.